England's Boxing Day Test squad: Archer and Pope miss out!

England has revealed its squad for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With Jofra Archer and Ollie Pope out, Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson are stepping in. England needs a win to avoid a 5-0 whitewash after tough losses in previous matches. The atmosphere is cautious but hopeful as they face the challenge ahead.

Quick rundown

1.Archer out with a left-side strain and Pope also misses the Boxing Day clash.

2.Bethell comes in at number three; Atkinson returns to bolster the attack.

3.England head into the Boxing Day Test chasing a 5-0 whitewash after three losses Down Under.

4.Boxing Day at the MCG features a refreshed England XI ready for the holiday clash.

5.Stokes captains England as Crawley, Root, Brook and co. aim to spark a revival.

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