Danielle Gibson and Issy Wong get T20 Ashes squad nod as England look to fight back

Gibson, who was also involved in the Test squad, was a travelling reserve for the T20 World Cup in February. Wong missed out on World Cup selection but, despite struggling for rhythm in recent months, makes the 16-woman group for the three T20s

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Danielle Gibson gets a maiden T20 callup and Issy Wong returns to the squad for England's upcoming Women's Ashes games against Australia.

Gibson, who was also involved in the Test squad, was a travelling reserve for the T20 World Cup in February.

Wong missed out on World Cup selection but, despite struggling for rhythm in recent months, makes the 16-woman group for the three T20s.

Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn and Lauren Winfield-Hill also feature.

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Danielle Gibson is included in England's Ashes T20 squad [Getty Images]

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Issy Wong is part of the 16-woman group [Getty Images]

England lost the Test match element of the multi-format series by 89 runs to slip 4-0 behind on points.

That means the hosts will need to win five of the six white-ball matches - there are three ODIs in addition to the T20s - if they are to regain the Ashes.

"We're really looking forward to our IT20s in the next part of our Ashes series," head coach Jon Lewis said.

"A number of those selected have performed exceptionally well for England A in their short format fixtures and it's great to have them back with us."

The first T20 is scheduled to take place at Edgbaston on Saturday (July 1). It is followed by games at The Oval (July 5) and Lord's (July 8).

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