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Article thumbnail: Woakes (left) will lead England's attack against the West Indies (Photo: Getty)
Football
Explained

Why England have stuck by Woakes, 35, but told Anderson to retire

Ben Stokes has faced questions over his selection after saying England wanted Anderson to retire so they could rebuild for next year's Ashes

Cricket
Sport Analysis

'Old is gold': How England ended up with their oldest bowling attack since 1928

Pete Hall

Chris Woakes is still England's 'Mr Reliable' - even if he is constantly overshadowed

Article thumbnail: LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Harry Brook of England hits a boundary during Day Four of the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 09, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Cricket

England's hopes hanging by a thread after shock defeat to Ireland at T20 World Cup

Cricket

Overton and Woakes score 1 out of 10 in England's player ratings from miserable Windies tour

Article thumbnail: England's Joe Root looks dejected after defeat during day three of the third Ashes test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Picture date: Tuesday December 28, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
Article thumbnail: England's Joe Root looks dejected after defeat during day three of the third Ashes test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Picture date: Tuesday December 28, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
Article thumbnail: Cricket - Fourth Test - England v India - The Oval, London, Britain - September 3, 2021 England's Ollie Pope looks dejected after he is bowled out by India's Shardul Thakur Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Article thumbnail: Cricket - Fourth Test - England v India - The Oval, London, Britain - September 3, 2021 England's Ollie Pope looks dejected after he is bowled out by India's Shardul Thakur Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Chris Woakes of England celebrates after dismissing Rohit Sharma of India during the 4th LV= Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on September 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Chris Woakes of England celebrates after dismissing Rohit Sharma of India during the 4th LV= Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on September 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: File photo dated 04-08-2019 of England's Moeen Ali. PA Photo. Issue date: Monday January 4, 2020. England are crossing their fingers that they have avoided a wider Covid-19 outbreak after Moeen Ali?s positive test cast an early shadow on their tour of Sri Lanka. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read Mike Egerton/PA Wire.
Article thumbnail: File photo dated 04-08-2019 of England's Moeen Ali. PA Photo. Issue date: Monday January 4, 2020. England are crossing their fingers that they have avoided a wider Covid-19 outbreak after Moeen Ali?s positive test cast an early shadow on their tour of Sri Lanka. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read Mike Egerton/PA Wire.