Reece Topley's absence will only re-emphasise his importance to England

GEORGE DOBELL IN PERTH: You could understand if people think England have only lost a fringe player. But that is, to a large extent, only because Topley has struggled to stay fit for long enough to establish the reputation his skills deserve

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