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England must bounce back against South Africa with feel-good factor under threat after Lord’s rout

England have made a habit of backing themselves into tight corners this summer. And that, following a thumping defeat last week, is where they find themselves going into the Second Test at Old Trafford. They cannot afford to make a mess of this one.

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SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series

The Hindu

England humbled as South Africa win first Test by an innings inside three days

England came back down to earth with a bang as Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes suffered their first defeats of their coaching and captaincy eras respectively

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Rain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch and was unbeaten on 61 when the rain set in.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch after England had slipped to 55 for four.

The Independent UK

England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa

Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

England captain Ben Stokes singles out Alex Lees and Zak Crawley ahead of South Africa First Test

Ben Stokes has picked out his openers’ century stand in the victory over India at Edgbaston last month as his most pleasing performance in England’s four Test victories earlier this summer, and heaped praise on the pair, Alex Lees and Zak Crawley.

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Alex Lees happy to ‘spread the word’ of England’s aggressive style into county game

The opener has embraced the approach of new head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes

The Independent UK

Matthew Potts' "amazing" start to his England career is a "testament to the county game"

EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Potts has made a brilliant step-up to international cricket this summer and his Durham and England teammate Alex Lees believes his success is "a testament to the county game"

Daily Mirror

Joe Root hailed as "effortless and savage" with England star tipped to break more records

Former England captain Joe Root is in the form of his life at the moment and teammate Alex Lees has backed him to "take down some more records" before he retires

Daily Mirror

Inside Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's "dream partnership" and England's rejuvenation

England opener Alex Lees has lifted the lid on the immediate impact Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have had on the Test team, praising the pair's "aggressive and positive brand of cricket"

Daily Mirror

Alex Lees opens up about the "tough" journey chasing his England dream

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Lees has been through some "tough" times during his career, but believes they have made him a "far better batter" as he prepares for England's upcoming Test series against South Africa

Daily Mirror

Does ‘Bazball’ have the staying power to alter Test cricket’s groove?

The brand of fearless, attacking cricket championed by England Test coach Brendon McCullum has made the world sit up and take notice. Can it be sustained and will others follow suit?

The Hindu

Rob Key lifts lid on England's Test revival under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key has offered some insight into how Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have had an immediate impact on the Test team's fortunes

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Evening Standard

England Test player ratings vs India: Sensational Jonny Bairstow bags twin tons as Joe Root stars again

England cruised home to secure one of their most famous Test run chases to date courtesy of centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root.

Evening Standard

Anything feels possible for England’s chasers in mighty fun new era of Test cricket

England set their stall out in recent weeks: Ben Stokes’ joyriders love the thrill of the chase.

The Independent UK

England vs India: Crunching the numbers on England’s record run-chasers

The Test team completed the largest fourth-innings run chase in their history against India

The Times of India

India vs England, 5th Test: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow power mad dash to 378

When England skipper Ben Stokes elected to field on Day One, saying his side is confident of chasing down scores like they had done against New Zealand, there was a lot of criticism and debate since Edgbaston generally favours teams batting first. But as England reached 259/3 in their chase…

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The Guardian - UK

Edgbaston to investigate racist abuse of Indian supporters during England Test

Visiting fans were reportedly in tears after ‘worst abuse we’ve ever experienced’, while stewards allegedly told those who experienced problems to ‘sit down’

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees epitomises what is different about England’s batting in new era

Opener struggled for form in the West Indies but a change in approach and mindset has brought runs and boundaries

The Independent UK

England have ultimate belief they can complete chase against India, insists Alex Lees

India set the winning line at 378, higher than any England side has ever managed, but the hosts need just 119 more with seven wickets in hand

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have England dreaming of record run-chase

England will need 119 more runs on the fifth day at Edgbaston in order to complete a record Test run-chase of 378 against India, with Joe Root on 76 and Jonny Bairstow on 72

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England on brink of history vs India

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have put on a brilliant unbeaten 150 run partnership to leave England in the driving seat heading into the final day of the fifth Test against India

Evening Standard

Alex Lees confident of England’s run-chase chances after ‘fun’ flare-up with India’s Virat Kohli

Alex Lees says there is confidence in the England dressing room that they can score the remaining 119 runs required to beat India on the final day at Edgbaston, and played down an altercation with Virat Kohli.

Evening Standard

England outmuscle India to set up tantalising final day of fifth Test as Jonny Bairstow maintains superb form

For the third Test in a row, the final day is tantalisingly poised, and there will be a very good crowd to watch it. For the fourth Test in a row, England have a chance of pulling off a remarkable chase.

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