England's chief selector Ed Smith insists the recent World Cup triumph has provided the ideal launchpad for Jason Roy to make his Test debut.

Roy will open the batting against Ireland in next week's four-day match at Lord's intent on proving he can serve as more than a limited-overs specialist before Ashes hostilities commence on August 1.

Smith described Wood's contribution to the World Cup as "terrific", but his loss is offset by the imminent return of Jimmy Anderson from a calf injury.

"Jimmy is making very good progress. If he is good to go, he will play in the Ireland Test. If he is deemed too big a risk, he will not play against Ireland," Smith said.

"The third scenario is that he sends down a certain amount of overs to make sure he gets just the right amount of work before the Ashes."

England's limited-overs vice-captain Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes – the hero of Sunday's win – are rested ahead of the Ashes.