Following their big wins in Christchurch and Wellington to pocket the three-match series, England aim to achieve their first series whitewash on New Zealand soil since 2008.

The hosts have made two changes to their lineup, with left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner replacing Nathan Smith. Also, Will Young has replaced Devon Conway as an opener.

Santner returns to the Test eleven for the first time since his outstanding performance against India in Pune last October, where he claimed his career-best match-haul of 13 wickets to secure a historic 3-0 series win for New Zealand.

This Test also marks the last Test appearance for the Kiwi bowling great Tim Southee.