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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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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England’s new era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum off to positive start despite familiar batting woes

It was not a perfect performance — far from it — but England were well past the point of that mattering.

Evening Standard

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

Former skipper Joe Root was the star for the hosts

The Independent UK

Birthday boy Ben Stokes comes to party as England look to Joe Root for happy ending

Presented with a card signed by his team-mates in the huddle before start of play, Stokes unfurled a mix of the brilliant and the bizarre - including three sixes and being reprieved by a no-ball

Daily Mirror

Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position

Stokes made his way quickly to 54, while Root was authoritative at the crease, hitting an unbeaten 77.

The Independent UK

Joe Root stands firm to give England hope of overhauling New Zealand

Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and a half-century from the captain, Ben Stokes, gave England hope of beating New Zealand, despite Kyle Jamieson’s best efforts with the ball

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

The Hindu

Eng vs NZ first Test | Ben Stokes, Joe Root leave New Zealand opener on a knife edge

There have been only three successful fourth-innings run chases of more than 200 runs in Lord’s Test history

Daily Mirror

6 talking points including Potts' dream England debut and McCullum's mammoth task

Matty Potts starred on debut as New Zealand were bowled out for just 132, but England lost seven wickets for just 41 runs after a decent start as the visitors dragged themselves back into the game

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Evening Standard

Careless England let bright start to new dawn slip as disastrous batting follows spectacular bowling

When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes: Brendon McCullum era will make England players feel ’10 feet tall’

Stokes’ Christchurch-based mother Deb and brother James have travelled for a family reunion more than a year in the making

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes tips Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley to shine under new England leadership

Ben Stokes is confident that he and new coach Brendon McCullum can “get the best out of” young batters Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope.

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes makes clear England top-order statement about Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope

England face New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on Thursday and captain Ben Stokes has spoken about how he expects batsmen Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope to approach batting in the top order

Daily Mirror

England promoting Ollie Pope to bat above Joe Root "defies logic" claims Mark Ramprakash

Ollie Pope is set to bat at three for England in their Test series against New Zealand despite never having done so before, with Joe root moving down to number four

The Guardian - UK

Promoting Pope means England’s new Test era starts with middle-order muddle

Young players need to be integrated slowly for best chance of success so putting Root and Bairstow lower down defies logic

The Independent UK

Harry Brook denied at the death as Lancashire snatch tie in Roses clash

Richard Gleeson trapped the new England call-up lbw with only one run needed for victory.

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