James Kirtley's long wait for his Test debut ended today when he was named as one of two new caps in England's line-up for the third Test against South Africa.

The Sussex vice-captain was given his chance after being named in every Test squad this summer without taking the field. He ousted Lancashire's Glen Chapple as the final seamer in the side.

Kent batsman Ed Smith was also given his first chance for England having scored six centuries in county cricket this summer. He replaced Yorkshire's Anthony McGrath who was overlooked for this Test.

Meanwhile, Sussex's director of cricket Peter Moores today promised that there would be no one-day hangover as Sussex took on Lancashire in their crucial Championship match at Hove.

The county remain bottom of the second division after losing by seven wickets to leaders Lancashire last night. It was hardly a good omen for the clash between the sides tucked in behind leaders Surrey but Moores is confident of a different much better outcome.

"The boys are very much up for the challenge of the next four days and last night won't affect how we play in that game. We are in a fantastic position to make history by winning the Championship and it's understandable that it has become a distraction."