England's wounded warrior Chris Woakes has declared himself available to bat with his dislocated shoulder strapped in a sling as the hosts prepare for a dramatic finale against India at The Oval on Monday morning.

Chris Woakes stands ready to bat with a dislocated shoulder and “put his body on the line” for England, with Joe Root confident the hosts will apply the finishing touches to a nail-biting series decider against India.

England were dealt a significant injury blow on the second morning of the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, with all-rounder Chris Woakes officially ruled out of any further participation due to a left shoulder injury.