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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Cameron Ponsonby

Jack Leach confident England have what it takes to chase down New Zealand

Even when things don't go to plan, this England team cannot help but entertain. Their decision to enforce the follow-on had been an attempt to wrap up an early victory, but a fantastic fightback from New Zealand has set-up a thrilling day five finale, with England 48 for one, requiring another 210 to win.

It could have been worse for the tourists, as with a bowling attack that was on its knees after spending more than 200 overs in the field and New Zealand carrying a lead of 230 with five wickets still in hand, they were facing the prospect of becoming just the second team in history to lose after enforcing the follow-on.

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