ENGLAND TEST TRACKER: Who has earned a World Cup boost and which players can only dream of the Ashes?

The Cricketer looks at the stand-out displays both good and bad and ranks the top 25 Test players ahead of the five-match series against Australia starting in August...

1 (1) - Joe Root: A second century in the World Cup has cemented the Yorkshireman's status as the big-ticket item in this England team. Test Tracker can't see this changing before early August.

2 (2) - James Anderson: Keeps ticking over for Lancashire and took another eight wickets in the destruction of Derbyshire. Wrap the boy in cotton wool for goodness sake.

3 (5) - Jonny Bairstow: Missed out on what would have been a fine century against Afghanistan but continues to impress after his first ball duck against South Africa in the opening World Cup game. The conversation over moving him further up the order is likely to build.

4 (3) - Jos Buttler: Not enjoying the most fluent form with the bat in recent matches but remains one of international cricket's premier attractions. Probably the one player Australia will genuinely fear this summer.

5 (10) - Chris Woakes: Not at his absolute best with the ball but has chipped in with the bat, hitting 40 against the West Indies. Finding a place for him in the team might be a tough ask given Jofra Archer's emergence.

^{Eoin Morgan was imperious against Afghanistan}

6 (4) - Ben Stokes: Since taking that screamer at The Oval has endured a quiet tournament with bat and ball. The Aussies will take particular note of his struggles against spin. The Ashes could yet be the ideal platform for a career revival.

7 (6) - Stuart Broad: Not in action for Nottinghamshire this week but it is hard to see his new-ball partnership with Anderson broken up, at least for the start of the series. Was among those who pushed for the return of the old Dukes ball.

8 (7) - Mark Wood: Continues to battle with injury but has arguably been England's most consistent bowler in the World Cup. Has been beating Archer on the speed gun and if he can remain fit there is no way the Durham man won't be involved later this summer.

9 (14) - Jason Roy: Though there remain concerns over his long-term hamstring problem, there is little doubting Roy's talent. His 153 is the joint-second highest score of the World Cup so far and it was executed with aplomb against a credible Bangladesh attack.

10 (8) - Ben Foakes: As England consider possible replacements for Roy should his hamstring injury prove fatal, he has been busy hitting three half-centuries in as many matches for Surrey. Remains one of the most naturally talented players at England's disposal, but could so easily be overlooked this summer.

11 (12) - Moeen Ali: After missing the wins over Bangladesh and West Indies, we finally saw Ali produce with the bat with a fine 31 at a strike rate of 344.44. Only once in the last eight months has Moeen scored as many in an ODI, though he did go wicketless with the ball.

12 (16) - Jofra Archer: Has displayed great character since going for 79 against Pakistan, with three wickets in each of the wins against Bangladesh, West Indies and Afghanistan. His deceptive pace remains a potent weapon.

^{Joe Denly was among those dropped from England's World Cup squad}

13 (11) - Rory Burns: A back problem has seen him ruled out for Surrey but he very much remains in position to open against Ireland at Lord's, and surely for Australia.

14 (13) - Adil Rashid: Got pummelled by Afghanistan but when pitches dry out later into the summer should come into his own. Could yet have a role to play when the red-ball takes over.

15 (9) - Keaton Jennings: Has failed to get into double figures since the second Bank Holiday weekend in May. That streak includes just 10 runs, two ducks and only 33 balls faced. Though that comes after a decent One-Day Cup campaign, an Ashes place is slipping through his fingers.

16 (15) - Dom Sibley: Two half-centuries in the clash with Yorkshire means the 23-year-old remains the next cab off the rank in the County Championship. Averaging over 50 this season for Warwickshire

17 (-) - Steven Finn: Hello old friend. Middlesex and Glamorgan lost most of the first Championship game at Radlett to rain but Finn had enough time to collect 5-75 which included him making a mess of Bily Root's stumps.

18 (22) - Joe Denly: Few staked a better claim for an Ashes place this week than Denly, who went to his first century of the season with a crushing 167 for Kent against Notts. A few more like that and the England door must become ajar once again.

19 (-) - Eoin Morgan: Ed Smith's desire to have England's most talented players in the team means Morgan has as good a chance as any after his fabulous 148 provided a timely reminder as to his undoubted ability. His red-ball form is patchy to say the least, however.

20 (24) - James Vince: Back in the England fold after replacing Roy, and is set for an extended run in the side perhaps until the very end of the World Cup. Struggled at Old Trafford but can become a permanent member of both teams.

^{Steven Finn rolled back the years for Middlesex this week}

21 (18) - Lewis Gregory: Has not featured this week but remains on the radar due to his form with bat and ball. Probably the outstanding County Championship player of the season.

22 (-) - Ben Brown: The Sussex wicketkeeper struck three centuries in as many games and has followed that up with an 80 against Worcestershire. England barely need another man behind the stumps, though.

23 (-) - Graeme Onions: Combined brilliantly with Anderson to take eight wickets in the win over Derbyshire. Thirty-six these days, but a reliable performer if England ever needed one.

24 (-) - Gareth Roderick: Hit a fine 158 against Sussex, following on from an 88 against Glamorgan last month. Yet another keeper who needs a bizarre run of injuries to thrust himself in contention though he is averaging over 50 this term.

25 (-) - Luis Reece: Finished with 6-58 despite Derbyshire being humbled by Lancashire. Has a first-class century to his name this season against Glamorgan and as an opener will always be part of the conversation.

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