Ted Maul

We can all agree with that.

No chance Skipp goes- not sure exactly how PSR works, but wouldn't it likely end up being a massive loss against the accounts given what we paid for him? On top of that, he's just starting to find his feet and deserves a run in the side. The other two, absolutely. Time is clearly up for them both here.

Cov have no strength in depth , they were always going to struggle when they got a few injuries- hopefully that continues. I fancy Ipswich to go up automatically, Southampton to finish third unless Cov really implode.

Obviously a massive issue but there's hope, once we've managed to shift the overpaid dross on. That was a team I can get behind today.

7 (seven) academy players on the pitch at the end there. Can't be far off being a record for us?

Subs, now. Get Ayew off.

****ing awful from Fatawu, that

Fair play to Marti, he's managed to get a reaction out of them. On this evidence, you'd say that Faes and Winks are the bad eggs. Amazing what a bit of drive and determination can do.

****ing have it

Honking decision.

Hahahah go on then Skipp

Time to shut up shop, defend what we've got.

Lovely goal.

Jordan Ayew is one of my least favourite Leicester players ever.

Don't mind BDCR at all as a 10, he's shown enough there this season to be first choice whilst Ramsey is out. Ayew up front though... AIDS

One set of spineless tossers to another. Just try and enjoy the hour.

Missed (threw away) our opportunity in Perth. Long, miserable tour ahead.

Need at least one more before the close here. Feel for Smith and Duckett, they've had shocking tests so far- you just can't drop chances like that when the margins are so fine. Hopefully put it right with the bat tomorrow.

Exactly. Should just be getting going after a nervy opening spell.

I'm happy with that. A century for Root, far more application in the batting than in Perth and some very valuable runs before the close. Look forward to watching this 10th wicket partnership develop when my 5 o'clock alarm goes off tomorrow.

Their heads have been on their own innings for the last half hour. Taken their eye off the ball a bit- good to see us cash in.

Fantastic. 40 runs in 10 minutes after their delaying tactics.

Our batsmen just do not heed their own warnings, do they?

This does almost feel a bit now or never for Root in Aus- massive psychological burden if he falls short.

Really frustrating, because we've largely applied ourselves well today (Brook aside). Done the hard work and batted through the tough spells.