England release Kirtley as Johnson returns

England have released Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley from their one-day squad for the upcoming triangular one-day series with South Africa and Zimbabwe, following Richard Johnson's return to fitness.

Johnson, 28, who took six wickets on his Test debut against Zimbabwe earlier this month, missed England's 2-1 one-day series win over Pakistan with a knee injury, having originally taken Kirtley's spot in the 15-man one-day squad.

Kirtley did not feature in the Pakistan series which England wrapped up on Sunday with a four-wicket win at Lord's.

England open the triangular series, against Zimbabwe, at Trent Bridge on Thursday (June 26).