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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Matthew Cooper

Six talking points as England build slim lead at the Oval after poignant tribute to Queen

England have established a 36-run first innings lead over South Africa in the series decider at the Oval, with Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad and Ollie Pope all starring for the hosts.

After cricket had paid a touching tribute to the Queen, England very quickly got amongst the wickets as they bowled the Proteas out for just 118 in 36.2 overs. Robinson was the chief destroyer with the new ball, picking up 4-21 in a brilliant opening spell as he removed Proteas skipper Dean Elgar, Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreyne and Wiaan Mulder.

James Anderson and Broad also picked up one wicket apiece, with Anderson getting Sarel Erwee caught behind and Broad doing the same to dismiss Ryan Rickelton as England reduced South Africa to 36-6 inside 12 overs.

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