MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has won the toss and chosen to bowl Sunday in the first of three one-day internationals against England which serve as part of England's run-up to the Ashes series in Australia now under a month away.

Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith return to England's lineup after missing the three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand which was heavily weather-affected. Jofra Archer was available for selection Sunday but is being rested.

Allrounder Sam Curran and fast bowler Luke Wood also have cases to make for Ashes selection.

Kane Williamson returns to the New Zealand lineup after a seven-month absence. Williamson last played for New Zealand in an ODI against India in Dubai in March.

Opener Will Young, Tom Latham and Nathan Smith also retur

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