London: England named an unchanged squad for the second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday after batsman Ian Bell was declared fit following a bout of tonsillitis.
Bell climbed out of his sick bed to take his place at the crease in the first Test won in stunning fashion by England on Sunday but had been a doubt for Headingley.
Yorkshire batsman Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root will get the chance to play at their home ground after solid performances at Lord's, while bowler Tim Bresnan is again included in the 12-man squad having undergone elbow surgery in February.
Despite New Zealand's dismal collapse on Sunday when they were bowled out for 68 chasing 239 for victory, national selector Geoff Miller said they still remain a threat....
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