England Ashes squad announced; Stokes included

The Ashes is scheduled to begin on 23 November 2017 (Photo: AFP)

And he will also remain the Vice-Captain of the England Test team. (Photo: AP)

However, his participation remains under doubt for the five-Test series. (Photo: AP)

The England board has also Recalled Garry Balance and James Vince in the Joe Root led squad. (Photo: AFP)

England Ashes squad: Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Gary Ballance, Stuart Broad, Alastair Cook, Mason Crane, Ben Foakes, Dawid Malan, Craig Overton, Ben Stokes, Mark Stoneman, James Vince, Chris Woakes.

England will play 5 Tets, 5 ODI’s and T20 Tri-series which includes Australia and New Zealand

England have also opted to call back seamer Jake Ball along with three uncapped players - Craig Overton, Mason Crane and Ben Foakes. (Photo: AP)

England Cricket Board has named 16-player squad for the prestigious Ashes series. (Photo: AP)

All-rounder Ben Stokes, arrested following a fracas in Bristol, has been included to tour Australia. (Photo: AP)