‘We’ve got a decision to make’: Australia mull changes before fourth Ashes Test

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh’s places being discussedAustralia lost third Test at Headingley but lead series 2-1

The Australia men’s head coach, Andrew McDonald, has said that all options are on the table when it comes to selection for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester – but, with nine days’ break after an intense few weeks that began with winning the World Test Championship final, the first priority is giving his team a breather.

Australia’s players will scatter across the UK and Europe for a few days of rest and recreation: tennis enthusiast Steve Smith heads to Wimbledon, a group of golfers to Scotland, while other destinations include live-music hub Bristol, the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, and the continental lights of Paris, Amsterdam and Spain. They will return to camp from 14 to 16 July.

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