PERTH: Ahead of the Ashes 2025 series against Australia, England captain Ben Stokes lauded pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood for regaining full rhythm and fitness, saying their pace and energy bring an "X-factor" to the side ahead of the upcoming Test season.

The European side have arrived in Australia with a full book of health to choose from and with a strong pace attack that includes Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Archer and Wood that will all be given the chance to shine during the sole warm-up fixture against England Lions that commences on Thursday, according to ICC.

Squeezing them all into the line-up for the first Test at Perth Stadium is impossible, but using Archer and Wood in tandem while they reach speeds in excess of 150 km/h is a prospect that has Stokes ponder

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