England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.

England has aimed to challenge struggling Pakistan with a new-look pace attack in the opening test of a three-match series, starting in the searing heat of Multan on Monday.

Pakistan suffered another humbling defeat in September, which saw Bangladesh enjoy a six-wicket haul to confirm a 2-0 Test series win. They have just two series victories in their last nine, while England arrive unbeaten in 10, stretching back to March 2022.