Cricket News: England look to put behind their 251-run defeat in 1st Test

England will look to put behind their 251-run defeat at Edgbaston and draw level in the five-match series against Australia in the second Test at Lord's. England's progress on the opening day in Birmingham was dented by James Anderson's injury, as the veteran paceman bowled just four overs before leaving the field due to calf injury. The hosts couldn't seize the advantage, despite claiming a healthy first-innings lead of 90, and Australia had firm control when they posted 487/7 in their second outing. Despite that, Joe Root, the England captain, will hope his bowling unit, likely to feature young Jofra Archer, can make an impact against Australia, and in particular, Steve Smith, who scored 144 and 142 in the first Test. GFX IN Let’s look at their likely playing XI for the second Test. Joe Root will wait until the toss before confirming England's final eleven although there will be at least two changes from the team that played at Edgbaston with James Anderson injured and Moeen Ali dropped. Jofra Archer is almost certain to play and England will then have to decide whether to pick the left-arm spin of Jack Leach or the left-arm swing of Sam Curran. Given the wet weather forecast for day one, it could be that England opt for an all-out pace attack but if the pitch is dry as suspected, Leach will come into the equation.