England Cricket Welcomes Mark Wood To Test Squad After James Anderson's Retirement

Mark Wood has been included in England's squad for the second Test against the West Indies, taking over from James Anderson following his retirement.

England's leading wicket-taker, Anderson, concluded his illustrious red-ball career on Friday, securing a wicket on the final day at Lord's in his farewell Test.

Ben Stokes' team dominated the visiting Windies by an innings and 114 runs. England has made only one anticipated change to their squad.

Anderson's departure has opened the door for Durham pacer Wood to return. Wood missed the first Test after participating in the T20 World Cup with Jos Buttler's white-ball team.

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Ben Stokes (Durham), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Shoaib Bashir (Somerset), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Dan Lawrence (Surrey), Dillon Pennington (Nottinghamshire), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham).

Stokes is expected to retain Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson. Atkinson impressed significantly in his debut with match figures of 12-106, leaving one fast-bowling spot open.

Wood will compete with uncapped Dillon Pennington and Durham teammate Matthew Potts for a place in the second Test starting Thursday at Trent Bridge. If Pennington debuts, he will do so on his home ground as a Nottinghamshire player.