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England squad for the Champions Trophy


England's Right-handed batsman Ravi Bopara has been recalled for the Champions Trophy 15-man squad. In addition, Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann are back to squad after their respective elbow surgeries.


Geoff Miller, the national selector, said: "He's been given another opportunity because we know what's he capable of doing," he told Sky Sports News. "He's got all aspects to his game - the bowling has come on very well - batting-wise, we know what he can do and he's good in the field as well. But let's not talk about one person, this is a squad and it's about them all performing."

England squad: Alastair Cook (capt), James Anderson, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Jonny Bairstow, Ian Bell, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Graeme Swann, James Tredwell, Jonathan Trott, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Eoin Morgan, Joe Root

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