England have named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test with a decision now required over seamer James Anderson's involvement at the Oval.
England's hopes of setting up a winner-takes-all Ashes decider were wiped out by the Manchester weather, with a fifth day washout in the fourth Test handing the urn to Australia.
England's chances of levelling the Ashes were just about alive after Joe Root claimed the only wicket of a rain-ruined fourth day at Emirates Old Trafford.
Jonny Bairstow took aim at his detractors, describing the criticism he has faced as "out of order" after lifting England into the box seat in the fourth Ashes Test.
Josh Hazlewood would enjoy more rain interruptions as Australia battle to hang on against England in the fourth Ashes Test.
England have recalled James Anderson for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford after the veteran seamer was rested for the victory at Headingley.