Trescothick hints Pope will be retained at three

England's Marcus Trescothick suggests Ollie Pope is likely to stay as the team's number three for the Ashes, highlighting England's consistent selection policy. Ahead of the warm-up match in Perth against England Lions, Trescothick hinted at continuity in the team composition for the first Test on 21st November. Despite pressure from Jacob Bethell, Pope has been steady in his role, maintaining an average of 41.60 at number three for England.