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Bethell returns, Patterson-White earns maiden call-up as England name Stephen Fleming's first Test squad for South Africa
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Stephen Fleming has taken charge of his initial England Test squad selection for the upcoming tour of South Africa, naming a fifteen-player group led by captain Joe Root. The roster features Jacob Bethell returning following a knee problem, alongside Liam Patterson-White, who secured his first-ever selection after impressing with Nottinghamshire.
Josh Tongue also made the cut, though he will miss the opening contest on December 17, 2026, due to the impending birth of his second child, prompting selection convenor Marcus North to contemplate utilizing England Lions players.
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