England will defend a one-point lead over South Africa at the top of the ICC's world Test rankings this summer.
After the third Test against West Indies ended in a rain-affected draw at Edgbaston, and England's consequent 2-0 series victory, they have just a single point in hand on the South Africans, ahead of this summer's three-match series.
A 3-0 win over the Windies would have given them a further two-point cushion.
The tussle between the number one and two teams in the world will get under way at The Oval on July 19.
