ENGLAND have recalled Jamie Overton to a 15-man squad for the series decider against India at the Oval this week as they consider whether to make changes following a bruising fourth Test.

Overton’s return is the only change to the squad from Old Trafford, where India escaped with a draw on Sunday after batting for five sessions and 143 overs, despite a 311-run first-innings deficit.

Having been in pole position to move into an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, England were only able to take four wickets in India’s second innings and two were in the first five balls.

Captain Ben Stokes hinted “fresh legs” in the bowling might be needed, with Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse playing all four Tests and having sent down an onerous 167 and 155 overs respectively so far.

Stokes said on Sunday: “These recovery days are going to be pretty important and we might have to make a few decisions to get some fresh legs in. That won’t be decided until we get closer to the last game.”