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Never been happier to be proved wrong!

Water really does sort out the men from the boys. And whilst I hate to admit it, Max is a different gravy.

I don't understand this at all. Standing start at least.

Bloody ridiculous starting behind the safety car. I'm all for safety - but **** me!

Only 55 overs to go!

That is true. If I was the opposing captain I would have batted England right out of the game, because I would fear their potential. As I have said up thread - I just don't know what they are capable of! This is a great series - and the Ashes is going to be even better.

Be a bloody miracle if England don't lose this. Madder things have happened though. Slim chance of rain tomorrow.

I think gill was quite wise to take any chance for an England win completely out of the equation. Gives the bowling side complete freedom to try anything.

I'll be celebrating it like a win.

This England side have made me look a fool too many times - I just don't know what they are capable of. But it is extraordinary that they haven't declared yet.

Yes - they are scared of England.With some justification tbf.

When Stokes was out, I thought England didn't stand a snowball's chance in hell. Now I'm seriously entertaining thoughts that we might win it.

Awesome innings Smith. Now make it a double!

Shame drinks came when they did. Smith was in the zone! Still is it seems!

I hope you are right, it will be one hell of a test match if you are!

I'm always uncomfortable when Root is out early. Nothing Stokes could do about that.

I think we're out of this

I think they're on another level.

Spain absolutely ripping Portugal to pieces.

Fair enough. That's the beauty of cricket.

I want it to work, but sometimes you have to look at the wicket and the conditions and say "let's get the runs on the board and put THEIR batters under pressure."

I'm not a fan of this "we can chase anything - we have no fear" philosophy. It may be the case for Stokes, but clearly not for some our other batters (except Root). I know it worked in the first test, but there was a bit of luck involved.

Oh dear. So glad we batted second.

Westholt was the place to be today imo.

Imagine writing a song when you are 24 that you can sing in front of thousands when you are 79 and it has a whole new profundity to it.