The uncapped Worcestershire seamer, Josh Tongue has been included in the England men's Test squad to face Ireland in their first Test of summer.
The 25-year-old is added to a 16-strong group for the match starting on June 1.
Tongue has taken 162 wickets in 47 first-class matches - 11 of which have come in this season's County Championship for Worcestershire.
Tongue has impressed for the Pears over the past couple of seasons and was discussed by selectors for the initial squad, only for a minor side strain to count against him.
With Jofra Archer ruled out for the summer and Olly Stone also sidelined again, Tongue’s elevation thrusts him into unexpected contention for the hotly anticipated series against Australia.
Tongue made his England Lions debut on tour in Sri Lanka earlier this year, taking eight wickets including a first-innings haul of five for 76 in Galle.
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