Keaton Jennings set for unlikely recall as England drop Ben Foakes

Keaton Jennings looks set for an improbable comeback to Test cricket after England opted to omit Ben Foakes from their third Test squad.

England confirmed that Surrey’s Foakes was available following a bruised hand suffered in Antigua last week but they opted to drop their five-cap wicketkeeper.

Ben Stokes has been selected in the 12-man squad for the match at the Darren Sammy Stadium but it is thought he will only play if able to do so in the capacity of all-rounder.

Keaton Jennings is in line to reclaim his place at the top of the England order 

Ben Stokes will only play in the capacity of an all-rounder in the dead rubber game

That means Jennings – who averages just 16 against pace bowling in Test cricket – slotting back in alongside Rory Burns at the top of the order.

Joe Denly drops to No 3 and Jonny Bairstow is being moved back into the middle order after reclaiming the gloves.

Lancashire left-hander Jennings began the winter with a second Test hundred versus Sri Lanka in Galle but was axed after his struggles against the seamers in the crushing defeat in Barbados a fortnight ago.

Mark Wood is likely to win his 13th cap for England, replacing the injured Chris Woakes

Joe Denly will shuffle down the order to No 3 with Keaton Jennings back in the fold

With Warwickshire’s Chris Woakes out of contention due to a lingering knee problem, Durham fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to win his 13th cap and first in nine months.

England are looking to salvage some pride in the final match of the Wisden Trophy, in addition to avoiding becoming the first team to lose a series to West Indies by a three-Test margin since 1989.

The England players practiced in the nets in St Lucia ahead of the game at Darren Sami Stadium ahead of the first day on Saturday and will be desperate to avoid a whitewash having been dismantled in the opening two Tests.

Jennings only averages 16 against pace bowling in Test matches and has struggled mightily