Stokes takes two before lunch in warm-up

Captain Ben Stokes took two wickets in his first outing since July on the first morning of England's Ashes warm-up against England Lions in Perth.

The all-rounder, returning after suffering a shoulder injury in the home summer, took both wickets to fall as the Lions moved to 116-2 in 26 overs.

On a sluggish pitch at Lilac Hill, Stokes struck with his fifth delivery, having Lions captain Tom Haines pull to mid-on for 20.

Jacob Bethell, batting at number three, failed to pressure Ollie Pope for a place in the Test side. Bethell spent 15 balls on nought before swiping Stokes to Jofra Archer at square leg.

As well as the encouragement of Stokes' six overs, England were boosted by the return of Mark Wood, bowling in a match for the first time since February following knee surgery. Wood reached pace in excess of 90mph in his four overs.

Lions opener Ben McKinney, heavily touted as an England prospect, reached 67 not out, while white-ball international Jordan Cox was unbeaten on 20.

Jofra Archer looked lively in his six-over opening burst and there were also spells for Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue. Joe Root, England's only spin option in the absence of Shoaib Bashir, bowled two overs.

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