Bell and Sidebottom back for England

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Bell was axed after the Test defeat in Jamaica three months ago but will provide an extra batting option at the seamer-friendly Riverside this coming week.

Sidebottom, whose tour of the Caribbean was cut short by a chronic Achilles injury, is also included in the 13-man party after the selectors opted for extra bowling variety for the final match of the series.

The XI which secured a thumping 10-wicket victory over the West Indians at Lord's on Friday evening have all been retained.

"Both Bell and Sidebottom have been in form in the early part of the season and have been a part of the England set-up in recent years," said national selector Geoff Miller.

"Ryan Sidebottom has recovered from surgery after the Caribbean tour and reports that he is now bowling pain-free.

"The inclusion of Bell and Sidebottom in the squad gives the selectors, the coach and the captain several options going into this game.

"Monty Panesar is unlucky but it was always highly unlikely that we would play two spinners at Chester-le-Street."

Left-armer Panesar was in the 12 for Lord's but has been overtaken as first-choice spinner in the Test team by Graeme Swann.