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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Simon Burnton at Lord's

England ‘really positive’ after keeping South Africa in sight, says Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad celebrates with Jimmy Anderson after taking the wicket of Kyle Verreynne
Stuart Broad celebrates with Jimmy Anderson after taking the wicket of Kyle Verreynne – Broad’s 100th wicket at Lord’s. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

Ben Stokes illuminated another difficult day for England by taking three South African wickets during a long and taxing second day and, though the tourists extended their lead to 124 at stumps, Stuart Broad said the feeling in the home dressing room was good. “We’re really positive that we’ve got ourselves back in the game,” he said.

Having recovered from positions of adversity to win their first four Tests of the summer, England will refuse to be daunted by the situation they face in this one.

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