Essex captain James Foster has missed out on a spot in the England squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Some stunning glovework and excellent batting in the early stages of the season had seen many observers tipping the 34-year-old to make his first Test appearance for 12 years.
But the selectors have plumped for Matt Prior after the Sussex man proved his fitness against Nottinghamshire this week.
Alastair Cook is therefore the only Essex player to make the squad, the first named under new coach Peter Moores.
Uncapped Sam Robson, Moeen Ali and Chris Jordan are all in the squad for the game at Lord's next week.
