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James Whaling

England beat Ireland by 143 runs as tourists are bowled out for just 38 in second innings

England have beaten Ireland by 143 runs in the first-ever Test match between the two nations.

Chris Woakes took six wickets and Stuart Broad four in the second Ireland innings as the tourists were dismissed for just 38.

It was the seventh lowest score in Test history and the lowest ever at Lord's as England prepared for the Ashes with victory.

Ireland threatened an historic win when they knocked England over for only 85 in the first innings before posting 207 in response to hold a 122-run first-innings advantage.

But England hit back with 303 in their second dig with nightwatchman Jack Leach the surprise top scorer, hitting 92 at the top of the order.

Broad took four wickets on the third day (Getty Images)

That meant the hosts held a 181-run lead going into Ireland's second innings but Woakes and Broad ripped through the Test newcomers to finish the match inside three days.

England now look to the Ashes - starting next Thursday - with the first Test to take place at Edgbaston.

They will likely welcome back Jimmy Anderson, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler into their XI, while World Cup hero Jofra Archer is set for a first Test call-up.

Australia named their squad on Friday morning with Cameron Bancroft joining David Warner and Steve Smith, who were all banned for ball tampering last year, in the 17-man party.

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