Leach returns after concussion as England unchanged

England spinner Jack Leach has been passed fit to play the second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday after going through concussion protocols following a head injury in the first Test last week.

Leach was selected in an unchanged England line-up on Thursday for the match at Trent Bridge as they look for a second straight win to clinch the series.

Leach suffered concussion symptoms following a heavy fall in the outfield early on day one of the first Test at Lord's.

He was replaced by Matt Parkinson for the rest of a match that England won by five wickets.

"Jack Leach continued his seven-day mandatory concussion return-to-play protocol and is fit to play in the match," England Cricket said.

Ben Stokes, England's recently appointed captain, did not bowl much in the nets on Wednesday and was seen holding his side and in conversation with the team doctor.

He was in the line-up, however, and looks to be a fifth option in the bowling attack.

New Zealand has yet to name its team but will be without allrounder Colin de Grandhomme, who has been ruled out of the series because of a tear in his right heel sustained in the first Test.

England XI: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.