WILTSHIRE cricketer James Vince has been named in England's 12-man squad for the first Investec Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley.

Hampshire batsman Vince, whi hails from Steeple Ashton near Trowbridge, appears set for a debut next week, in a line-up also including Nick Compton - who has kept his spot as England's likely number three - while Jake Ball will have to vie for the third seamer's role.

Lions captain Vince, also 25, has five limited-overs caps and was part of the England squad which reached the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in India last month.

His first Test opportunity comes after the enforced retirement of James Taylor, at the age of just 26, because of his serious heart condition.

He has begun the domestic summer well, including hitting a century against Yorkshire at Headingley.

National selector James Whitaker, said: "Both Jake Ball and James Vince thoroughly deserve their opportunity, having performed well with the England Lions and starting the season in good form with their respective counties.

"James has been a consistent performer for Hampshire and England Lions over the past few years.

"He is already well-regarded by the England coaches in the short format and now has the opportunity to showcase his skills at Test level.

The first Test starts next Thursday, against opponents who pulled off a last-ditch victory over England at the same venue two years ago to take that series 1-0.

Vince has also been included in a 30-man Performance Squad for the 2016 summer season, which has been announced, as is Hampshire teammate Liam Dawson, from Calne, who was part of the England squad that reached the final of the recent ICC World T20 competition.