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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Simon Burnton at Headingley

Jamie Overton insists England ‘in front seat’ for victory after late wickets

Jamie Overton celebrates with Ben Stokes after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham
Jamie Overton celebrates with Ben Stokes after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Tom Latham. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters

Having played a key part in heaving England back into the third Test with the bat towards the end of day two, Jamie Overton repeated the trick with the ball on day three. He took the wicket of Tom Latham with the first ball after tea to set up a compelling final session that ended with New Zealand on 168 for five and nursing a lead of 137.

“That last session put us right in the front seat,” he said. “We’re in a great position coming into tomorrow and if we can get the next two key wickets early then we’re in a great place to win the game.”

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