Richard Edwards meets an excited James Bracey ahead of his expected Test debut this week

James Bracey has had to bide his time to make his England bow, but after spending so long in a bubble, it’s no surprise he’s bursting with excitement at the prospect of making his debut at Lord’s.
Despite being in and around the England set-up since the announcement of an extended squad during a pandemic-hit summer in 2020, Bracey has spent the majority of his time carrying drinks and performing net duties.
Now, following the injury to Ben Foakes, he is set to sample the magic of ...