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Zak Crawley is backed by England but has one Test to save his spot

Morning rain delayed England’s charge for an improbable, exhilarating 3-0 series win. But whether they secured the 113 runs required to win this Test or not, the overwhelming expectation was that — barring late injuries or a change of heart — they would instantly name an unchanged squad for Friday’s…

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Brawl breaks out in Headingley crowd during final Test between England and New Zealand

Joe Root and Ollie Pope weren't the only ones fighting hard in the evening session at Headingley on Sunday, with a brawl also breaking out between fans in the stands

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Jack Leach enjoying life in ‘extremely positive’ England set-up

Leach’s first 10-wicket Test match haul and half-centuries from Ollie Pope and Joe Root have left England on course for a 3-0 series win

The Independent UK

England step up the chase to close on series sweep against New Zealand

Ollie Pope and Joe Root took charge on the fourth afternoon to put the hosts in sight of 3-0 series win

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as Jack Leach and Matt Potts impress with England closing in on victory

England are closing on a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand, with Ben Stokes' side needing 113 runs to win the final Test at Headingley with eight wickets in hand

Daily Mirror

England on course for New Zealand series whitewash after Jack Leach career-best figures

Day 4 - New Zealand 329 & 326; England 360 and 183-2 – 113 more to win: Spinner Leach took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time- before England motored towards victory at Headingley

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Joe Root and Ollie Pope strike sublime partnership with England on course for famous New Zealand series win

This series has been a modern classic, which is a little odd, because all three games have shared plenty of characteristics.

Evening Standard

England eye NZ whitewash as Ollie Pope and Joe Root star after Jack Leach heroics

England need 113 runs to win the third and final Test against New Zealand, with Ollie Pope and Joe Root still at the crease and eight wickets in hand

Daily Mirror

England have Headingley buzzing again as late burst rocks New Zealand

The tourists will resume on Sunday 137 runs ahead with five wickets down

The Independent UK

6 talking points as late wickets put England in charge of third New Zealand Test

England are 2-0 up against New Zealand and will be hoping to complete a series whitewash to kick off a brand new era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes

Daily Mirror

Bairstow’s thrilling knock keeps England in touch with New Zealand

An unbeaten stand of 209 between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton kept England in contention after day two of the third Test at Headingley

The Guardian - UK

England top order left in tatters as New Zealand gain upper hand at Headingley

The hosts were 93-6 in reply to New Zealand’s 329 all out.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow’s innings showed benefit of giving players a clear message

It is easier to play aggressively in home conditions but Alex Lees and Ollie Pope also showed encouraging signs for England

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Brendon McCullum keeps low profile but positivity rubs off on England

The new coach wants Ben Stokes and the team to claim the spotlight and his players have been given freedom to attack

Daily Mirror

England celebrate famous win with huge takeaway as Ollie Pope looks lovingly at kebab

Joe Root gave the orders as England's cricket stars hit the local takeaway following a memorable Test win over New Zealand on Tuesday, featuring a smitten Ollie Pope

Evening Standard

England player ratings: Jonny Bairstow brilliance as Ben Foakes close to flawless

Jonny Bairstow struck England's second-fastest Test hundred as New Zealand were beaten at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow heroics sees England seal thrilling series win over New Zealand

At tea on the final day, this nip and tuck Test remained resolutely nip and tuck. England, chasing a mammoth 299, needed 160 more from 38 overs to secure a memorable series win over New Zealand.

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow key to England’s victory hopes at Trent Bridge

The hosts need another 160 runs with six wickets remaining in Nottingham.

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Ollie Pope chatted Love Island as England stars scored brilliant hundreds

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored hundreds in the second Test between England and New Zealand and remained "relaxed" in the middle by talking about Love Island

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope throws off shackles of potential to become an England performer as hard work with Joe Root pays off

These days, England give their Test cricketers a new cap when they hit 25 and 75 appearances, as well as 50 and 100, the game’s more conventional milestones. They accompany it with a speech from a colleague or coach, then stick it on social media.

The Hindu

Eng vs NZ, 2nd Test | Root, Pope centuries narrow down New Zealand’s lead to 80 at the end of Day 3

Root, who hit his fourth Test century in last five matches, was still there at stumps on 163 not out

The Guardian - UK

Eagerly awaited second Test century hints at second coming for Ollie Pope

The Surrey batter’s rich talent is clear but doubts had been raised about his ability to fulfil that promise at the highest level

The Guardian - UK

‘This is the first time I’ve felt like a No 3,’ says Ollie Pope after crucial hundred

The batter scored 145 and shared a stand of 187 with Joe Root, whom he described as ‘England’s greatest ever’

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope feared being dropped before high-class hundred for England

Pope made 145 as England piled on 383 runs on day three at Trent Bridge

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