Chris Woakes has issued a warning to England captain Ben Stokes about bowling too much during the Ashes in Australia this winter.

Stokes leads his England side to Australia for the start of the Ashes in November for a gruelling five test match series to see if they can win the urn down under for the first time since 2010/11.

Woakes had initially hoped to be selected for the tour but an injury to his shoulder during England’s final test of the summer against India - which they lost by just six runs - effectively ended his chances for a call up.

Since then the 36-year-old has announced his retirement from international cricket and has given his thoughts on the upcoming series.

“I was hopeful that I would get the nod to be picked for the tour, obviously the shoulder happens and then

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