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England lose Zak Crawley for a duck at start of 299-run chase

New Zealand were bowled out for 284 on the morning of the final day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope hit hundreds to keep England ticking in thrilling second New Zealand Test

This was a triumphant, harum-scarum day of batting for England, who scored 383 runs in 88 overs. Yet at its end, they remain 80 behind. Plenty seems possible across the final two days.

Evening Standard

Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand

Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553

The Guardian - UK

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Joe Root and Ollie Pope score stunning centuries for England as run-fest continues

Joe Root scored an imperious 163 not out for England, while Ollie Pope made an excellent 145 in just his third innings at No.3 in the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Ollie Pope help England turn tables on New Zealand in second Test

The hosts closed day three on 473 for five in response to the Black Caps’ first-innings score of 553

The Independent UK

5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3

Daily Mirror

ENG vs NZ, second test: Pope, Root centuries fuel England fightback against New Zealand

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings score of 553, Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England

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Ollie Pope heading towards a ton as England move along nicely in Nottingham

The hosts were still 358 runs behind New Zealand at lunch

The Independent UK

England fight back against New Zealand: second Test, day three – as it happened

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both struck centuries as England batted their way back into the game with intent at Trent Bridge

The Guardian - UK

Trescothick pleased after Ollie Pope and Alex Lees lead England fightback

Marcus Trescothick, England’s batting coach, declared himself ‘fairly happy with where we are’ despite the team ending day two at Trent Bridge trailing by 463

The Guardian - UK

England challenged to dig in as they bid to battle back against New Zealand

The tourists made a formidable first-innings score of 553 but England’s batsman made a positive start in their response

The Independent UK

Mitchell gives New Zealand masterclass but offers England a helping hand

England ended day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge on 90-1 in reply to New Zealand’s 553 built around 190 from Daryl Mitchell, who dropped two catches

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope and Alex Lees lead England fightback after New Zealand pile up record total in second Test

Ollie Pope led England's fightback against New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Evening Standard

Alex Lees and Ollie Pope steady England after New Zealand build handsome lead

The pair saw England to the close on 90 for one in reply to the tourists’ 553

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Daily Mirror

6 talking points as Ollie Pope leads England fightback after mammoth New Zealand score

England trail New Zealand by 463 runs after Tom Latham's side racked up an imposing 553 in their first innings, before Alex Lees and Ollie Pope ensured England reached the close just one wicket down

Evening Standard

Alex Lees interview: I have to turn positive England impact into big score

When Alex Lees was a youngster at Yorkshire, coach Jason Gillespie used to call him “Haydos”, a nod to his former Australia team-mate Matthew Hayden, one of the most dominant, powerful left-handed openers that cricket has ever seen.

The Independent UK

Alex Lees hopeful ‘Yorkshire stubbornness’ helps cement England Test place

The left-hander has a top score of 31 from eight innings for England

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Five things we learned from first Test at Lord’s

Former skipper Joe Root was the star for the hosts

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The Guardian - UK

Primal power of Kyle Jamieson is one of Test cricket’s great wonders

The towering New Zealand bowler’s almost mythic qualities will be a major hurdle for England to negotiate if they are to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s

Daily Mirror

6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

Daily Mirror

Joe Root holds the key for England as first Test hangs in the balance after dramatic day

The first Test between England and New Zealand is heading for an exciting finish, with Ben Stokes' side needing 61 runs to win with five wickets in hand

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand

England were teetering in their chase when Stokes hacked Colin De Grandhomme onto his stumps.

The Independent UK

Alex Lees the only casualty as England begin pursuit of victory over New Zealand

The opener fell for 20 as the home side reached lunch on 31-1 chasing 277 for the win at Lord’s

Evening Standard

England vs New Zealand: Stuart Broad sparks fightback after dramatic morning session

Three wickets in three balls in a remarkable Stuart Broad over sparked an England fightback on the third morning at Lord’s, and leaves them needing 277 to win the opening Test against New Zealand.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Pietersen sees "good stuff" as he highlights England issue amid latest collapse

England suffered yet another batting collapse in the first Test against New Zealand and Kevin Pietersen has delivered his verdict on their struggles

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