Cricket News: England looking to take an unassailable lead in 2nd test

England will take on Pakistan in the 2nd test of the 3-match series at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The hosts are leading the three-match series 1-0 after a three wicket win in the first Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Pakistan team can cash in on the absence of star England all-rounder Ben Stokes in the second Test. Stokes will fly out to New Zealand and will therefore miss England's final two Tests against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl. Batsman Zak Crawley will likely replace Stokes in the batting order but England will not confirm his playing eleven until the toss. Robinson, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Mark Wood plus spinner Dom Bess are all in contention to join Anderson in the bowling attack. England are looking for their first test series win against Pakistan in 10 years. The last time they won a series was way back in 2010 and now they have an opportunity to seal the deal in Southampton.