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Zak Crawley finishing summer with a flourish as England on brink of series win

The opener found form on the fourth day after veteran seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad had sparkled.

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley guides England to verge of series win against South Africa

Zak Crawley and Alex Lees put on an unbeaten opening partnership of 97 but bad light stopped play at end of day four with England needing 33 to win

The Guardian - UK

Zak Crawley finds form to leave England on brink of series victory over South Africa

Day four: South Africa 118 & 169 vs England 158 & 97-0 - England need 33 more runs to win: Crawley’s 57 not out helped England to the brink of victory

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5 talking points with England just 33 runs away from stunning series win vs South Africa

England are closing in on a 2-1 series victory over South Africa, with just 33 runs needed to wrap up an excellent victory in the third and final Test at the Oval

Daily Mirror

Ollie Robinson and Ollie Pope lead England to slight advantage over South Africa after remarkable day

It seems an awfully long time ago that, on the first morning of this Test, Ben Stokes strolled out for the toss and, almost before the coin had landed, blurted out: “Yep, cheers, we’ll have a bowl”.

Evening Standard

England seamers tear through South Africa on poignant day of third Test at the Oval

South Africa all out for 118 on day three

The Independent UK

Seamers put England in charge of third Test on a poignant day at Kia Oval

Ahead of play was a carefully orchestrated commemoration of the Queen.

The Independent UK

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Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

The Independent UK

Lancashire icon David Lloyd refused entry to Old Trafford before ECB rescue ex-Sky pundit

Former England coach and Sky Sports pundit David Lloyd had to be rescued by an ECB official after he was denied access to Old Trafford when his accreditation failed

Daily Mirror

Alex Lees faces defining moment in England Test future as spotlight focuses on ailing opener

On Sky’s commentary, Mark Butcher summed it up as Alex Lees walked from the field, thunder on his face.

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow keep England in control on Day 1 after bowlers deliver against South Africa

The Second Test between England and South Africa, as the hosts’ tend to these days, is not for messing around.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes insists he never considered dropping Zak Crawley in defiant defence of opener

Zak Crawley is under pressure after a run of low scores so far this summer but England Test captain Ben Stokes has backed the opener to find some much-needed form

Daily Mirror

McCullum may see himself in Crawley but struggling in spotlight is tough place to be

To say poor scores are acceptable is to judge him differently to every opening batter who has ever been selected for England

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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The Hindu

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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.

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The Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

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