02-09-2019 12:58 via theguardian.com

Joe Denly confirms switch with Roy to open batting for England in Ashes

• Change expected after Roy’s failures at top of order
• Roy will take up residence at No 4 for Wednesday’s TestJoe Denly has confirmed he will switch places with Jason Roy and open the batting for England in the fourth Ashes Test. The change was widely expected, with Roy having scored just 62 runs in seven outings at the top of the order.England still believe the World Cup-winning batsman can be a success in the longer format but have bowed to the inevitable by taking him
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