Michael Vaughan believes Dan Lawrence has done enough to keep his place in England’s Test team when Jacob Bethell returns from a knee injury. Lawrence’s unbeaten 50 in difficult weather and pitch conditions against Pakistan strengthened his case, while his part-time off-spin helps England maintain a pace-heavy bowling attack suited to home conditions and upcoming tours.

The 29-year-old, recalled after almost two years away from Test cricket, made 51 in the first Test and 50 not out from 66 balls in the second, rescuing England from 83-4 to 177-7. England have selected four specialist fast bowlers instead of a frontline spinner, though future selection choices also involve Bethell, Jordan Cox, Emilio Gay and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith; stronger spin options may be required in Bangladesh next year.