Bowler Graham Onions will miss England's first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Friday due to a back injury.
The Durham paceman picked up the problem during net practice after joining up with the one-day international squad, while there are also doubts surrounding fellow bowler Stuart Broad who will undergo a fitness test on his back injury on Wednesday.
James Tredwell, who took eight wickets against Bangladesh A this week, will replace Onions in the side, while coach Andy Flower hinted that 20-year-old Steve Finn could be handed a Test debut after only arriving in the country on Saturday.
"I wouldn't rule Finn out. He's been added to the party and he's a contender for selection," Flower said.
"He's bowled with pace on a slow pitch and bowled with accuracy; he's quite a good prospect."
On Tredwell's recent form, Flower added: "He's got a bit of confidence now and, if we decided to play two spinners in the Test, he's feeling good about himself."