BEFORE THE main course of the Ashes, we have the amuse-bouche that is England’s four-day Test against Ireland.

By Charlie Talbot-Smith

Man in form: Joe Denly looks set to bat at three

England v Ireland
Only Test, July 24-28, Lord’s, London, 11.00am start

Key man
JASON ROY – England: All eyes will be on the England opener and whether he can replicate his World Cup form on the Test arena. If he can, Ireland beware! Pitch report
Any sign of a green tinge early doors will play into the hands of an already buoyant England and only add to the ...