Jofra Archer has missed out on a place in an unchanged England team for the second Test against India.

Archer received his first Test call-up since 2021 last week ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston, which begins on Wednesday.

He last played an international Test in February of that year and has only recently made his red-ball return with Sussex.

The pace bowler, who has suffered with a string of injuries in his absence, was missing from training on Monday, but will rejoin the team in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Though it is not yet clear when Archer will make his return, fellow bowler Chris Woakes is excited to have him back in the squad.

"Brilliant for Jof, brilliant for us as a team. It is a big boost to have him back," he said.

"When Jof is around, he adds a lot to the group, not only as a player but as a person and as a character. He's obviously had a tough journey over the last few years with his injuries, and it's a credit to him, the hard work he's put in to be back in this position to be able to hopefully play Test cricket again.

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"More delighted for him than us, really, because I know how hard it is to go through long spells of injuries. We haven't had the lay offs he's had but even just a niggle here and there it can be hard mentally, so full credit to him and the opportunity to play for England again.

"His best is probably still ahead of him. I'm sure he's chomping at the bit to get back out there and show people what he has already done in the whites.

"We all know how good he can be, but he's at an age where his best is still ahead of him, which is exciting for him and us.

"Hopefully, when he does get back out there, it will be great to have him back and great for the fans."

England staged an exceptional chase in the first Test to claim a five-wicket victory on the final day in Leeds.