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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

Stunning Jonny Bairstow blitz leads England to remarkable record win over New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow scored England's second-fastest Test century off just 77 balls as they chased down 299 to win the second Test against New Zealand and seal a series victory

Daily Mirror

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.

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England chasing target of 299 to win second Test against New Zealand

The Black Caps were bowled out for 284 having resumed on 224 for seven

The Independent UK

‘It’s a fantastic game’: England and New Zealand both eye second Test win

England and New Zealand hope for victory in a match of high scoring transformed into one of high drama with both teams ‘confident’ of forcing a decisive result

The Guardian - UK

England’s Ben Foakes predicting ‘one hell of a day’ as second Test nears conclusion

All three results are still possible heading into day five at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

England set up grandstand finish as New Zealand feel the heat under pressure

The second Test between England and New Zealand is set for a grandstand finish, with the visitors seven wickets down and leading by 238 runs

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Late New Zealand wickets keep England hopes alive in second Test ahead of final day

The powers that be at Trent Bridge announced in the final session of day four that the conclusion of this match on Tuesday would be free to attend. It was a generous decision that reflected their satisfaction with a strong week for the club.

Evening Standard

6 talking points as England push for remarkable win after stunning Joe Root hundred

New Zealand lead England by 238 runs heading into the final day of the second Test, with Ben Stokes' side looking to push for victory following Joe Root's brilliant 176

Daily Mirror

Ben Foakes predicts thrilling second Test finale as England chase New Zealand

Ben Foakes believes there is a thrilling final day in store at Trent Bridge, and that with the likes of Ben Stokes in their ranks, England can chase “anything”.

Evening Standard

New Zealand steady ship after James Anderson reaches another wicket landmark

The Black Caps lead by 128 with eight second-innings wickets remaining.

The Independent UK

James Anderson claims 650th Test wicket for England

Anderson bowled New Zealand opener Tom Latham after England were dismissed for 539

The Independent UK

James Anderson takes 650th Test wicket to as England hunt down unlikely victory over New Zealand

Jimmy Anderson took his 650th Test wicket as England went hunting an unlikely victory on the fourth day of the Second Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

New Zealand plans in tatters after Kane Williamson is ruled out with Covid-19

The New Zealand captain has been ruled out of the second Test at Trent Bridge in a blow to his side’s hopes of levelling series

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes delivers "world-class" verdict on Ben Foakes amid talk of Jos Buttler return

Ben Stokes has backed "world-class" England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes despite Rob Key talking up the prospect of Jos Buttler making a return to the Test team

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes' Stuart Broad admission gives insight into Brendon McCullum's England vision

England Test coach Brendon McCullum was set to promote Stuart Broad up the order to "have a slog" and win the game for England if either Joe Root or Ben Foakes got out

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The Guardian - UK

England v New Zealand: five things we learned from the first Test

Ben Foakes and Joe Root excelled in the Lord’s win that provided plenty of talking points besides the hefty price of tickets

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root ensures panic and caution give way to sense of the unknown

After three days of absurdist back and forth, the first Test ended with England calmly and efficiently knocking off the runs

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root wins Test for Stokes having been left to do what he does best

The former captain can now concentrate on his batting and he produced the most enjoyable of his 26 centuries for England

The Guardian - UK

Root happy to focus on scoring runs after ‘unhealthy’ time as captain

Former skipper reveals job ‘took a really bad toll on my health’ after his unbeaten 115 guides England to win against New Zealand

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes truly a mixed bag as Joe Root hits special second innings

A Joe Root century helped England to a five-wicket win over New Zealand on the fourth morning of the first Test.

The Independent UK

Joe Root seals victory for England over New Zealand in first Test

The former captain ensured Ben Stokes’ reign got off to a winning start at Lord’s.

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