Jofra Archer is set to return to England's Test team after a four-year absence, replacing Joshua Tongue for the Lord's Test. Despite concerns about his fitness following a single first-class match, Archer's inclusion is driven by his potential impact. Michael Vaughan cautions against expecting too much too soon from Archer, highlighting the need to manage his return carefully.
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