England v Pakistan – story of the second day of the first Test
England paid a heavy price for their own faulty batting as Pakistan demonstrated how it should be done on day two of the first NatWest Test at Lord’s.
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Pakistan build big lead as England struggle in the field
England paid a heavy price for their own faulty batting as Pakistan demonstrated how it should be done on day two of the first NatWest Test at Lord’s.
Pakistan build formidable lead over England at Lord’s
Pakistan stretched their lead over England past three figures despite Ben Stokes’ best efforts on day two of the first Test.
Stokes strikes for England but Pakistan forge ahead
A hostile spell from Ben Stokes carried the strain for England as they battled to curtail Pakistan’s lead on day two at Lord’s.
Stokes strikes twice on day two but Pakistan ahead
Ben Stokes removed Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed with the final ball of the afternoon session as England battled to keep the deficit down at Lord’s.
Mark Wood strikes after slow start for England
Mark Wood finally struck for England after a wicketless first hour on day two of the Lord’s Test against Pakistan.
There’s no pressure on my team in Toulon, says Aidy Boothroyd
England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd refused to put any pressure on the Young Lions in Toulon as they aim for a third straight title.
Pakistan to stop wearing smart watches after ICC intervention
Pakistan will leave their smart watches off the field of play after being asked to do so by an International Cricket Council anti-corruption officer.
Delph faces clash between family and country at World Cup
Fabian Delph considers himself both a team man and a family man but faces a clash between the two at the World Cup, with his third child due to arrive mid-tournament.
Hasan Ali: No more smart watches for Pakistan after ICC intervention
Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali has confirmed an anti-corruption officer asked the tourists to stop wearing smart watches on the field of play.
England v Pakistan – story of the opening day of the first Test
Only Alastair Cook spared England’s blushes as they began their Test summer with a limp batting performance which handed the initiative to Pakistan at Lord’s.
England complete first World Cup preparation camp
England’s first World Cup preparation camp is over, with Gareth Southgate and his players now heading off for a few days’ downtime.
Ossie Ardiles: England can thrive on reduced World Cup expectations
Ossie Ardiles believes England can excel at the World Cup because of the reduced expectations surrounding Gareth Southgate’s team.
Can Vardy give England – and Hollywood – a fairy-tale ending this World Cup?
Jamie Vardy’s remarkable rise continues at this summer’s World Cup, where Hollywood script writers are hoping for a “fairy-tale ending” to the England striker’s story.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek relishing experience of World Cup challenge
Ruben Loftus-Cheek enjoyed the pressure and responsibility of trying to keep Crystal Palace up – and relishes the added load that comes with playing for England at the World Cup.
Joe Root confident new and old can deliver for England
Joe Root has confidence in England’s young and old to deliver as Dom Bess prepares for his Lord’s debut and Alastair Cook tries to prove he is still a world-beating opener.
Dom Bess to make his England debut at Lord’s
Dom Bess will make his England debut in the first Test against Pakistan.
Ashworth backs players to do England proud at World Cup
Football Association technical director Dan Ashworth believes England boast the energy and vibrancy to make the country proud at the World Cup.
House prices fall again as London market continues descent
British house prices slid again in March as the property market continues to cool, with London recording its weakest performance since 2009.
It would be stupid to rule us out: Ruben Loftus-Cheek backs England talent
Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes England boast the kind of “frightening” talent that means it would be “stupid to rule us out” of World Cup glory.
England and Tottenham defender Trippier ready for different World Cup emotions
Kieran Trippier will know all about the ecstasy or anguish every England fan feels watching the World Cup this summer, having gone through those emotions himself during previous tournaments.
New captain Harry Kane believes England can win World Cup
Newly-appointed captain Harry Kane believes England can win this summer’s World Cup.
Captain Harry Kane believes England can win the World Cup
Newly-appointed captain Harry Kane wasted little time setting out his stall by expressing his belief that England can win this summer’s World Cup.
Dom Bess keen to sit back and enjoy the ride with England
Dom Bess has his eyes on two prizes at Lord’s this week – wickets and sofas.
How might the England captaincy affect Harry Kane’s goalscoring?
Harry Kane will captain England at this summer’s World Cup – but what might it mean for the Tottenham striker’s goalscoring rate?
England’s World Cup captain Harry Kane hails “amazing honour”
Harry Kane is ready for the “amazing honour” of leading his country at a World Cup after being being named England captain for next month’s tournament.
England batsman Jos Buttler: Test cricket still the pinnacle
Jos Buttler accepts he can never claim to be among the world’s best cricketers unless he succeeds in Test matches.
England squad begin World Cup training camp
England began their World Cup training camp on Monday with 16 of their 23-man squad reporting to St George’s Park for meetings and training.
European success for Liverpool good for England – Southgate
Gareth Southgate wants to see Liverpool win the Champions League next weekend as the England boss believes it will be a boost for his squad ahead of the World Cup.
England players ready to ‘announce themselves’ says Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate believes he has a World Cup squad bursting with talent ready to announce themselves on a global stage.
Jonny Bairstow unconcerned at prospect of facing Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir again
Jonny Bairstow is unperturbed at the prospect of facing Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir again in the two-Test series set to start at Lord’s next week.
Meet the man behind some of the finest haircuts in England football
Justin Carr isn’t a football manager or a coach, but his work does go towards helping some of the world’s best footballers feel good when they run on to the pitch.