The England and Wales Cricket Board has called for fans to replicate their fervent Ashes support next summer after announcing the 2016 international schedule.

The England side begin with Sri Lanka's Test trip to Headingley on May 19 and end with a Natwest T20 against Pakistan on September 7.

England supporters were in fine voice throughout the summer, frequently earning praise from captain Alastair Cook for helping the side get on top of Australia.

ECB chief executive Tom Harrison said "Alastair Cook was absolutely right to acknowledge the contribution of England's fans to our Ashes success.

"They have been unwavering in their support this summer and we would urge as many as possible to return to our international venues next summer - and get behind our men's and women's teams in large numbers once again.

"Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will also attract strong support from their own communities in this country, which all adds up to another exciting summer of international action played in front of packed houses for all three formats of the game."

The Lions sealed a series win at the Yorkshire venue in 2014 and return on May 19 after three-day warm-ups at Essex and Leicestershire.

Sri Lanka then head north to Emirates Durham before rounding up the three-match Investec series at Lord's.

The subsequent Royal London one-day games take place between June 21 and July 2, with day/nighters at Trent Bridge, Edgbaston and the Kia Oval, early starts at Bristol and Cardiff and a tour-ending T20 at the Ageas Bowl.

Pakistan touch down on June 29 and their first Lord's Test since the spot-fixing controversy of 2010 begins on July 14 following tour matches at Somerset and Sussex.

They will also play Tests at Emirates Old Trafford, Edgbaston and the Kia Oval.

The international campaign concludes with five more ODIs between August 24 and September 4 and a T20 in Manchester three days later.

There may be some disappointment that England will not play a Test at Trent Bridge following their Stuart Broad-inspired Ashes-winning display this year, but that decision was in four years ago.

That is when the ECB's Major Match Group determined the split of games between 2012 and 2016, and it has subsequently been awarded fixtures for the 2017-19 period.