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Might be a long half this.

We've reacted reasonably well to that Stoke goal.

My worst fears are coming true again.

Thank you Begovic

I'd like to think that they'll play with new found confidence and a certain amount of freedom... I'd like to think that..

I haven't enjoyed a goal as much as our 2nd in a long time. Good forward pass from Skipp, nice hold up and ball through from Fats (?) and a really nice finish from Daka. Shows what we are capable of really.

I was wondering. There was a very progressive forward pass from deep in midfield that led to that goal.

Unbelievable half. Football's a funny old game etc..

Hahaha. Brilliant. Really good finish. Is this the turning point?

It's so sad to see Riccardo come to this.

England batting bad

Stoke playing a very high line. An intelligent run from Daka and he'll be in behind. Oh well never mind.

Bloody hell!!! Shot Mavs.

Classic pro batter bias.

Head showing us what was possible

If we don't make breakthroughs before the ball softens we are in trouble. But the Australian batters are scared of the pace and aggression of Archer and Wood. It's not over yet.

Smith shouldn't have started to walk.

Exactly

Not out

Just been watching those highlights (why wouldn't you??). And I think we were a bit unlucky. Pope (huge wicket just before lunch) was a lot less out than Wetherald. Might have to keep an eye on the Umps, so if we should fail to win I can resort to blaming the refs.

Some here https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002n15c/cricket-the-ashes-2025-highlights-first-test-day-one-highlights

Cant wait for tonight!

This is glorious - right into the tail.

Our bowling attack is outstandingly hostile - it almost 70s windies level The aussies do not like it up 'em.

That was what Richie Benaud would have called a ripsnorter