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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

Daily Mirror

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 Independent UK

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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

The Hindu

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

Daily Mirror

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”.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

Evening Standard

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

Daily Mirror

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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum backs Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson for key roles in shaping England’s future

New Test Coach Brendon McCullum believes veteran fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad can be at the “forefront” of the next era of England’s Test team.

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope reflects on Ashes struggles and insists he is "ready to step up" at three

Ollie Pope will bat at number three for England this summer and the 24-year-old is confident in his abilities despite his recent struggles during the Ashes

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Evening Standard

Ollie Pope interview: ‘I’m kicking myself for how I played in Australia, but I’m ready to bat No3’

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Daily Mirror

Rob Key gives surprising verdict on England's best batter after Joe Root despite struggles

England chief Rob Key was talking about England's batting line-up after the first Test squad of the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes era was announced on Tuesday morning

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key primes Pope for No 3 and sets out plan to ‘unlock’ England Test talent

Rob Key has backed England’s new red-ball regime to get the best out of the latent talent in their Test players after naming the first squad of the Brendon McCullum era

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan slams Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' "disappointing" England squad

England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand has been criticised by former captain Michael Vaughan, who has labelled it "a little bit disappointing"

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The Independent UK

Matt Parkinson out of England squad with Harry Brook and Matthew Potts included

James Anderson and Stuart Broad are back.

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Stuart Broad return as Brendon McCullum names first England Test squad

England have named a 13-man squad for the first Test of the summer against New Zealand next month, with both James Anderson and Stuart Broad earning recalls

Evening Standard

England Test squad: Harry Brook and Matt Potts earn maiden call-ups as James Anderson and Stuart Broad return

England have rewarded Yorkshire’s Harry Brook and Durham’s Matt Potts for their outstanding starts to the County Championship season with maiden Test call-ups, for the first two Tests against New Zealand next month.

The Independent UK

Essex close on victory while Harry Brook puts Yorkshire on top

Lancashire and Surrey finished day two in control of Division One’s other games.

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes hits unbeaten 132 as Surrey set imposing target for Warwickshire

Foakes faced 263 balls and was boosted by Ollie Pope (58) and Jordan Clark (50)

Daily Mirror

England need to "forgive failures" of young players as Test woes rumble on

Former England batting coach Mark Ramprakash believes young players like Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and Haseeb Hameed need to be given an extended run in the side

The Guardian - UK

England need to work with young batters despite the inevitable failures

Collapses in West Indies brought back bad memories of 2019. Little seems to have changed with pressure to succeed at Test level still leading to bad decision-making

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