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England squad to face Sri Lanka

England have announced their 12-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley, starting May 19.

Hampshire batsman James Vince and Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball both earned maiden call-ups to the squad.

National selector James Whitaker told the ECB's website: "Both Jake Ball and James Vince thoroughly deserve their opportunity having performed well with the England Lions and starting the season in good form with their respective counties.”

The first of three test against Sri Lanka, gets underway in Leeds on May 19, with the second will be held at Chester-le-Street on 27 May and the third from 3 June at Lord's.

England squad: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Stuart Broad, Nick Compton, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, James Vince.
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