Jason Roy Set To Play In Third Test After Passing Concussion Test

Roy, 29, will be assessed again before the third Test starts on Thursday.

Meanwhile Ollie Pope, a Surrey team-mate of Roy's, has been placed on standby.

The 21-year-old Pope, who has played two Tests, is now on his way to Leeds.

But England captain Joe Root said he expected Roy to play, telling reporters at Headingley on Wednesday: "Jason's been monitored quite closely as you'd expect.

"He's undergone a couple of concussion tests so far and scored really well. So as it stands, I fully expect him to be fit and ready to go tomorrow."

Roy averages just 10 in four innings this series, having only made his Test debut earlier this season after starring at the top of the order in England's victorious World Cup winning campaign.