England reveal Test squad for the tour of Pakistan

England's Keaton Jennings leaves the pitch after losing his wicket

IMAGE: Keaton Jennings gets back on the England Test squad for the first time since February 2019 Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters

Lancashire duo Keaton Jennings and Liam Livingstone, have been called up to the England squad for their three-Test tour of Pakistan starting in December, but veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad misses the trip.

There is also, a first Test call-up for Surrey all-rounder Will Jacks after an impressive summer in which he impressed with the bat and off-spin, helping Surrey win the County Championship Division One title.

Jennings returns to the Test squad for the first time since February 2019, after scoring 1,233 County Championship runs this summer, while T20 specialist Livingstone will be eyeing a Test debut after joining the team for the first time since 2018.

Nottinghamshire seam bowler Broad was not considered for selection, with his partner expecting their first child towards the end of November.

The 36-year-old, who returned to the England squad, under the new leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, helped the team win six of their seven Tests this summer by taking 29 wickets.

Broad's absence is softened by the return of Durham's Mark Wood, included in the squad for the first time since March, while Surrey quick Jamie Overton is in after making his Test debut earlier against New Zealand, at Headingley in June.

"We are looking forward to touring Pakistan as a test team for the first time since 2005. It will be a historic tour and a compelling series against a good side. The selectors have picked a squad for the conditions we can expect in Pakistan. There is a strong blend of youth and experience amongst the players who will adapt well to the types of pitches we are likely to get across the three-match series." said Rob Key, Managing Director for England Men's Cricket. "

The first of three Tests between Pakistan and England gets underway in Rawalpindi on December 1.

England Men's Test squad for their tour of Pakistan

Ben Stokes (Durham) captain

James Anderson (Lancashire)

Harry Brook (Yorkshire)

Zak Crawley (Kent)

Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)

Ben Foakes (Surrey)

Will Jacks (Surrey)

Keaton Jennings (Lancashire)

Jack Leach (Somerset)

Liam Livingstone (Lancashire)