cricket report...

England's players will assemble in Nottingham on Monday to begin their preparations for the fourth Ashes Test.

The home side have named an unchanged squad, with none of the 12 allowed to play for their counties at the weekend.

With the series level at 1-1, England know that defeat at Trent Bridge would end their hopes of regaining the Ashes.

Australia, who warmed up with a draw against Northamptonshire, must decide whether to stick with out-of-form fast bowler Jason Gillespie on Thursday.

Mike Kasprowicz is vying for the third pace berth, while the uncapped Shaun Tait staked his claim with two wickets against Northants.

England narrowly failed to claim the wicket they needed to go 2-1 up in the series at Old Trafford as Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath held on to secure a draw for Australia.