England batsman Joe Root has claimed that teammate Jonny Bairstow will be "desperate" to perform after being called into the squad for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Last week, the 25-year-old replaced Gary Ballance in the squad following England's 405-run defeat to Australia at Lord's.

Bairstow comes into the side in impressive form as he has been averaging over 100 for County Championship side Yorkshire.

Ahead of the third Test, which gets underway on Wednesday, Root told reporters: "It is never easy to come into such a big series but Bairstow has been averaging over 100, he is playing exceptionally well and is desperate to get out here and get some more runs and carry on his form.

"I am sure he will be ecstatic, he could not be in better form. He will be desperate to emulate what he has done this season on the international stage."

The Ashes series stands at 1-1 with three Tests left to play.