Chris Stocks believes the next tour of New Zealand will be the ideal opportunity to blood the new array of talent
Joe Root’s team will face a far friendlier series in every sense of the word when they take on Kane Williamson’s men over the course of two Test matches in March and early April.
Conditions, the opposition and the glare of constant media focus has been an eye-opener for some within the current Ashes squad, including coach Trevor Bayliss.
But the Australian admits the gentler New Zealand tour might be the perfect time to bring in a couple of newcomers, with Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone, Worcestershire batsman Joe Clarke, 21, and his Essex counterpart Dan Lawrence, 20, all in with a chance of being selected.
Expect Mark Wood, the Durham fast bowler who will be eager to prove his fitness in the upcoming ODIs against Australia, to also be included.
Ben Stokes will be named in the squad, too, although he is unlikely to travel unless there is a quick resolution to his legal case.
Clarke, Lawrence and 24-year-old Livingstone have all impressed with their recent performances for England Lions in Australia.
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