Steven Finn is recalled to a Middlesex team searching for a second consecutive win in LV County Championship Division Two, against Essex at Lord's.

The 19-year-old fast bowler replaces Danny Evans, who is suffering from shin splints.

Finn took four for 85 in a second XI match against Essex's second-string at Uxbridge recently, and is expected to open the bowling with Dirk Nannes.

Gareth Berg comes in for Vernon Philander,

who has returned to his native South Africa after completing his stint as overseas player.

Murali Kartik has arrived as Philander's replacement, but the Indian left-arm spinner is rested following a taxing spell with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

Owais Shah has been made available by England coach Peter Moores despite his involvement with the one-day squad so should feature.