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Ben Stokes and Mark Wood return to England squad for ODI series against Pakistan

England's Durham players Mark Wood (l) and Ben Stokes celebrate winning the ashes after day four of the 5th Investec Ashes Test
Image: Mark Wood (left) and Ben Stokes were part of England's Ashes winning side in 2015

Ben Stokes and Mark Wood return to England's one-day international squad for the Royal London series with Pakistan, which starts next Wednesday at Southampton, live on Sky Sports.

But Hampshire captain James Vince has been dropped after a series of low scores in the Test series. He also contributed just 54 runs in four ODI innings against Sri Lanka earlier this year and must now scrap for a place on the winter tours with his county.

All-rounder Stokes returns from a torn calf muscle suffered in the second Investec Test against Pakistan.

Durham team-mate Wood is back in the England set-up for the first time since an ankle injury suffered against Pakistan in the UAE last winter, which required two operations.

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Mark Wood
Image: Mark Wood is available to England for the first time this year

The fast bowler has been in excellent form with Durham and England Lions in recent weeks, and has taken five wickets from his seven ODI's at an average of 68.80.

Two other players are available after injuries on county duties - Jos Buttler, who fractured a thumb five weeks ago, and captain Eoin Morgan, who chipped a little-finger bone on July 26.

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A look at England's squad selection and calendar for their one-day series against Pakistan

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson is the only player uncapped in the squad. He made an impressive international debut in the NatWest IT20 against Sri Lanka at his home county ground the Ageas Bowl in July, taking 3-27.

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Chris Jordan, who has been in sensational form with bat and ball for Sussex, is included, along with Yorkshire fast bowler Liam Plunkett. 

Steven Finn, as expected, misses out after injuring his hamstring in the fourth Test at the Kia Oval.

Ben Stokes celebrates in England's win over Sri Lanka
Image: Ben Stokes is back in the England squad after recovering from injury

England have three slow bowling options in Dawson, Moeen Ali and Yorkshire leg-spinner Adil Rashid, and they will be hoping to impress ahead of the winter tour to Bangladesh where spin is likely to feature heavily.

Morgan is hungry for action and insists his lack of recent match practice will not affect him heading into the series.

"I'm a huge advocate of being mentally fresh, more than anything," said Morgan, who is delighted to have Wood available after his injury nightmare.

MUMBAI, INDIA - MARCH 14:  Liam Dawson of England bowls during the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Warm Up match between England and Mumbai CA
Image: Hampshire's Liam Dawson is the only uncapped player in the squad

"It is remarkable to see where he is at having only come back about a month ago. He's put in some fantastic performances for the Lions, and then in the T20 quarter-final at Bristol he bowled with real venom."

Squad: Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Chris Jordan, Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

Schedule: 

First ODI: August 24, Southampton

Second ODI: August 27, Lord's

Third ODI: August 30, Trent Bridge

Fourth ODI: September 1, Headingley

Fifth ODI: September 4, Cardiff

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