Worcestershire paceman Josh Tongue added to England squad for Ireland Test
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England have added uncapped Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue to their squad for next week’s Lord’s Test against Ireland. He’s an amazing player to get out.” 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. Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson said: “It fills us with great delight to witness Josh’s moment, which is truly well deserved after the tremendous amount of effort he has invested in his recovery. “For all of us at Worcestershire, it is an incredibly proud moment to witness the growth of a player who has been part of our talent pathway since the tender age of six, now graduate through to the highest level of the sport.” Luke Wright, the new England national selector, welcomed Tongue into the fold.