England's Joe Root on Jofra Archer, Steve Smith and the third Ashes Test |
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The England captain expects his side to 'go up another level' in the third Ashes test at Headingley. Batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being struck during a nets session, but Australia are without their star man, Steve Smith. The batsman remains sidelined after being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer delivery in the second Test at Lord's.
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