Former England captain Michael Vaughan has lauded Brendon McCullum 's men in light of their Test triumph over New Zealand and said the national team is "to be feared" once more.
Only a fortnight has passed since head coach McCullum and new captain Ben Stokes took control of the team, but already England's prospects appear revitalised. Jonny Bairstow led an all-action charge on the fifth day as England completed a chase of 299 in only 50 overs, a five-wicket win in the second Test that gave fans cause for new hope.
"This will send a message around the cricketing world that this England Test side is to be feared and they will go toe-to-toe with Australia next summer," Vaughan wrote in his latest Telegraph column.