Mark Wood recalled to play first Test since March against Pakistan

Ollie Pope retains the wicketkeeper gloves ahead of specialist Ben Foakes

Mark Wood has replaced the injured Liam Livingstone in England’s only change for the second Test against Pakistan (PA Wire)

England captain Ben Stokes has brought in Mark Wood for the injured Liam Livingstone for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan that starts on Friday.

Wood’s inclusion - which will see him play his first Test since March - is the only change from the team which secured a famous final-session victory against Pakistan in Rawalpindi in the first Test.

Ollie Pope has retained the gloves in place of specialist wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.

Foakes was unwell and unable to play in the first Test, with Pope standing in for his Surrey team-mate.

Stokes has decided to retain Pope in the role in Multan.