Chris Woakes, centre, will be tasked with supporting England's bowling attack while supplying runs with the bat lower down the order. Ian Hitchcock / Getty Images
Chris Woakes, centre, will be tasked with supporting England's bowling attack while supplying runs with the bat lower down the order. Ian Hitchcock / Getty Images
Ian Bell backs Chris Woakes to fill void left by Ben Stokes during the Ashes series
England's celebrated all-rounder will miss at least the first two Tests, but his deputy has the ability to 'step into the role' according to his county teammate.