R Ponting (c), M Clarke (vc), S Clark, B Haddin, N Hauritz, B Hilfenhaus, P Hughes, M Hussey, M Johnson, S Katich, B Lee, G Manou, A McDonald, M North, P Siddle, S Watson.
The most notable absentee is Andrew Symonds, who played in some recent ODI's but has not played many tests recently and who has tried Cricket Australia's patience with his bizarre off-the-field antics. There are expected recalls for Stuart Clark (fitness still uncertain) and Brett Lee and no place for the likes of Bryce McGain (he of the nightmare debut in South Africa), Jason Krezja (one test in India) or Shaun Tait.
The preferred all rounders are Shane Watson and Andrew McDonald, who have not set the world alight but Watson is also carrying a groin injury so Tim Nielsen will have to be watchful. The only uncapped player in the squad is South Australia wicket keeper Graham Manou.
The Ashes begins in Cardiff on July 8.
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