adminPaceman Steven Finn struggled for form in Nottingham but Lord’s is his home ground and that may work in his favour.
If Finn is dropped, Tim Bresnan or Graham Onions could replace him.
England selection chief Geoff Miller said the Trent Bridge Test — the first of five — was “a fantastic start to the Test series with both sides showing a huge amount of skill and determination”. He added: “I would like to congratulate England on showing a great deal of composure to win by 14 runs. I have no doubt that the rest of the series will be equally compelling.
“We have selected the same squad for the Lord’s Test as this continues to provide options for Alastair Cook and (coach) Andy Flower.”
Finn’s place has come under most scrutiny, with the 24-year-old Middlesex paceman struggling for control at Trent Bridge.
The 6ft 7in fast bowler took two wickets at Trent Bridge in 25 overs at a cost of 117 runs.
He was brought in to the attack during the final day as Australia closed in on their target of 311 but was smashed for 24 runs in two overs.
“The Middlesex man is a bowler short on confidence and Australia know it,” said BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew in his column.
“In the manner of a pride of lions picking off an old wildebeest from the back of the pack, Australia attacked Finn because they could see he was struggling.
“I cannot see Finn retaining his place at Lord’s, which is a shame because it is his home ground and he actually bowls quite well there.
“The best thing for him to do now is to go back to his county, take some wickets and get his confidence back.”
Meanwhile, Australia coach Darren Lehmann has called on his top order batsmen score more runs in the Ashes against England.
The tourists lost the first Test by 14 runs with their top order struggling for runs and being rescued by major contributions from the tail.
The second Test against England starts on Thursday at Lord’s and Lehmann said: “Our tail has done really well over a period of time now.
“But it’s time for the batters to make sure they’re making the runs.”
Australia were 117-9 in their first innings before debutant Ashton Agar came in as the last batsman and scored 98 — the highest ever Test score by a number 11 — to help them to a total of 280.
England Squad
Alastair Cook (captain), Joe Root, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Jonny Bairstow, Matt Prior, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Steven Finn, James Anderson, Graham Onions — AFP.
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