England has received a major boost from JOFRA ARCHER by bowling in Barbados' nets.

Although his right arm was severely strapped, the speedster was able to run at impressive speeds upon his return from training.

Archer is currently living in Barbados with his family. He hasn't played for England in nearly a year because of his recurring elbow issues.

The 26-year old was most recently unable to make his first-class return for Sussex ten years ago.

Although there isn't a clear timetable for his return to action, it is most likely that he will make a slow comeback in May to the Vitality Blast.

Ollie Robinson made another huge step in proving his fitness to play for England's second Test against the West Indies by taking part in a lengthy bowling session at Kensington Oval.

After suffering spasms during the warm-up match, Robinson was forced to withdraw from the series-opening draw at Antigua.

Paul Collingwood, interim head coach, described his progress over the weekend as'really good'.

On Monday, the 28-year old underwent a lengthy fitness test. He bowled two matches and worked up to full speed in an effort to replicate match conditions.

England will closely monitor the reaction of the Sussex seamer and it is likely that he will be asked for support with another session, before any decision about his participation on Wednesday.

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Robinson is a good candidate to play, if he is fully fit, but England must be sure that he can make it through the match after he pulled up in mid-match on two occasions this winter.

Some rotation is possible with Craig Overton and Chris Woakes dropping 39 and 42 runs respectively at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Mark Wood is unlikely to play due to an elbow injury sustained in Antigua. He could still be out of the final Test of Grenada.

A debut for Saqib Mahmood, Lancashire's premier footballer, may be in the cards.

Mahmood can't reach the speed Wood can, but he is the fastest option at the moment and has been in the forefront of selection on a few occasions.

Woakes and Overton, as well as Jack Leach, each bowled an additional share after Wood's injury. They all rest on Monday.