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Team News: Matt Prior, Chris Tremlett make England side

England pick Matt Prior and Chris Tremlett as part of the starting XI for the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has been passed fit to start ahead of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, following a lengthy injury battle.

Prior has been struggling with a persistent calf problem but takes his place in the visiting team, while Chris Tremlett also gets the nod as England's third seam bowler ahead of Steven Finn.

Australia meanwhile have handed George Bailey his Test debut, with the hosts winning the toss and choosing to bat first under the leadership of captain Michael Clarke.

Australia: Rogers, Warner, Watson, Clarke, Smith, Bailey, Haddin, Johnson, Lyon, Harris, Siddle

England: Carberry, Cook, Trott, Bell, Pietersen, Root, Prior, Broad, Swann, Anderson, Tremlett

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Chris Tremlett of England talks to the media during a press conference at The Kia Oval on August 19, 2013
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