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• Ashes 2019: Archer not about to ease up on Aussies, warns Stokes

  Ben Stokes has told Australia they should expect no respite from England fast bowler Jofra Archer when the third Ashes Test begins at Headingley on Thursday.

  The visitors' star batsman Steve Smith will face tests to ascertain whether he can take part in Leeds, having worn a vicious bouncer from Archer at Lord's.

  The delayed onset of concussion symptoms led to Smith having to sit out an absorbing final day – his replacement Marnus Labuschagne also copping some Archer punishment before helping to save a draw after Stokes' superb unbeaten 115 put England in command.

  "It's part of the game and a big part of Jofra's game, being aggressive, not letting batsmen settle. That bouncer of his is a huge asset and he's going to keep on doing it," the all-rounder told reporters.

  "When someone takes a nasty blow, no bowler is going to say, 'I'm not going to bowl that again because I don't want to hit them again'. The concern is always there when someone takes it. But next ball, when you get back to the mark, it's [a case of], 'I'm going to keep doing it'.

  "We've seen Mitchell Johnson do it to us, especially in 2013-14, but Jofra just makes it look so easy, like he's walking in to bowl. And I'd rather have him on my team than have to face him. He's a frightening talent."

  Jos Buttler was fielding at short leg when Smith was felled by the blow to his neck, making him first on the scene to check his opponent's wellbeing.

  Along with Buttler, Archer and Stokes were also team-mates of Smith's with the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

  "We've got a good relationship from playing together and so does Jofra," Stokes said. "I messaged him [that evening] and had a little giggle with him, which was good, saying, 'Jofra's a good shot to hit that pea-head'. I think he was in as good fettle as he could have been.

  "I was leg slip when it happened. It just hit flesh – not one of the nicest things to see on a cricket field. Someone going straight down like that was a pretty scary couple of minutes for everyone out there. It was great seeing him get back up."

• Ashes 2019: You get up and try to act cool! - Labuschagne on Archer blow

  Marnus Labuschagne just wanted to "get up and try to act cool" after being struck by a short ball from Jofra Archer on the final day of the second Test against England.

  After replacing the sidelined Steve Smith in Australia's side, in the process becoming the first concussion substitute in Test history, Labuschagne endured a tough Ashes baptism as Australia attempted to bat out for a draw.

  Coming in with the score at 19-2, the right-hander was unable to avoid his second delivery at the crease, a rapid bouncer from Archer crashing flush into the grille of the helmet.

  The batsman quickly bounced back to his feet following the blow and was cleared by the team's medical staff to continue his innings. He went on to make 59, a pivotal contribution as the tourists survived to retain their slender 1-0 lead in the series.

  Asked what he was thinking immediately after the impact, Labuschagne said: "You get up and try to act cool.

  "It was then about trying to refocus and make sure you're watching the ball again - I was watching that one pretty closely!

  "You just want to stay calm and answer the questions [from the medical staff] properly. I was like, 'I know where I am, I'm good. Get off the field!'. There's a process now, but there was no way I was going to get off that field.

  "You want to stay in the contest. Getting to play at Lord's is a pretty great experience, so you just want to make sure you're ready, listen to their instructions and follow them - that's the key.

  "If you have to come off, it's obviously because you're not alright. In my case, I was feeling fine. I just jumped the gun a bit on the questions. I knew how many I was on - 'I'm on zero and that was a fast bouncer'."

  It was a similar delivery from Archer that hit Smith on day four. Australia's former captain retired hurt and, while able to return to the crease to continue his innings later in the session, he was ruled out of playing any further part in proceedings on the final morning due to delayed concussion.

  Archer claimed five wickets in what was an impressive Test debut, as noted by Labuschagne.

  "He bowled really well, at times his length was really good, and he obviously tested us with the short stuff on this up-and-down wicket," the 25-year-old said.

  Despite not being able to bat in his side's second innings, Smith has climbed up to second in the updated International Cricket Council's Test rankings for batsmen and now trails leader Virat Kohli by just nine points.

• Ashes 2019: England name unchanged squad for Headingley as Anderson returns for Lancashire

  England have named an unchanged 12-man squad for the third Ashes Test following the dramatic draw with Australia at Lord's.

  The hosts came up short in their bid to level the five-match series on Sunday, Australia reaching the close on 154-6 after being set an unlikely 267 for victory.

  Jofra Archer capped an impressive debut with three second-innings wickets but England ran out of time in a game badly hampered by rain, meaning the tourists remain 1-0 up with three to play.

  With the next Test beginning on Thursday at Headingley, the selectors have kept faith with the same group of players, Sam Curran named alongside the team who featured at the home of cricket.

  Opening batsman Jason Roy retains his place despite managing just 40 runs in four innings so far against Australia.

  James Anderson is once again missing but the seamer will continue his recovery from injury by playing for Lancashire's second XI this week.

  Having bowled just four overs in the first Test at Edgbaston due to an issue with his right calf, England's all-time leading wicket-taker will feature in a three-day friendly against Leicestershire that starts on Tuesday.

  England announced Anderson will be "assessed on an ongoing basis" ahead of the fourth Test, which takes place at Old Trafford.

   

  England squad for third Ashes Test:

  Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jack Leach, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes.