General · 12 November 2025
England Backs Continuity as Pope Set to Retain No.3 Spot for Ashes Despite Vice-Captain Demotion
England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has strongly hinted Ollie Pope will remain at number three for the Ashes series, emphasizing the team's commitment to consistency despite Pope's recent vice-captaincy removal. Trescothick indicated England will field their established lineup in the warm-up match against England Lions, with Pope positioned to beat Jacob Bethell for the crucial batting position. The coaching staff stressed their policy of avoiding dramatic selection changes before major series, prioritizing settled team combinations and player confidence.
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