Jordan Cox replaces injured Jacob Bethell in the 16-member squadDan Lawrence takes the applause after reaching hiscentury. Photo: SURREY CCCEngland have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill the middle-order vacancy created by the retirement of captain Ben Stokes. National selector Marcus North, announcing a 16-man squad for the first two matches of the three-Test series on Thursday, confirmed Lawrence would bat at number six. England have lost seven of their past nine Tests and are without a series win since December 2024. Pakistan will arrive off the back of drawing a two Test series, 1-1, with the West Indies.