FILE PHOTO: Cricket - England v India - Third Test - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - August 21, 2018 England's Ollie Pope looks dejected after being caught out Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
(Reuters) - England's Ollie Pope has been added to their squad as cover for fellow batsman Jason Roy ahead of the third Ashes test against Australia starting at Headingley on Thursday, his county side Surrey said on Wednesday.
Roy was struck on the neck during training on Tuesday and although the 29-year-old passed required concussion protocols on Wednesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to have an extra option at the top of the order.
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