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Get ourselves in good positions but far too often let the opposition tail wag. Both the last 2 matches its cost us, amongst other things. Plenty to like about this era under Stokes, and we need to remember it wasn't much good before it. But I can see the next Ashes being the end of it. New Zealand will be tough but will probably suit us, tough summer against India then the Ashes.

Can't wait to look at a scorecard and not see Noman Ali and Sajid Khan on it.

That's kind of my point. Don't get me wrong I love Vardy and everything he has done, and give him a chance in the 6 yard box and he'll score more often than not. However I think we'd be a better team if we had a striker who would get involved in the play and offer more. As well as the goal threat. Not his fault by the way, we shouldn't be relying on him at this stage.

We need better than Ndidi, we need better than Vardy and our wingers were woeful one v one.

Unbelievable that Vardy is paying 90 minutes every game. Great finish but offered nothing else all game.

So everyone wanted Ricardo and Fatawu starting? That went well. Fact is none of them are good enough.

Rubbish. Just not good enough. Sky somehow thought we were decent first half but I thought we were shit then too.

Western Australia going from 52-3 to 53 all out is some going Good to see Rehan having an impact, surprised we waited so long to see him have a go.

Part of me thinks its a nailed on 0-0 and given we've won our last 2 games I'd take it. Just don't lose to the bastards.

And there he goes. Although to be fair he got a ridiculously low bounce, that shouldn't be happening on a first morning pitch. Going to sound a bit bitter but not a fan of these pitches, more so than the run fest of a first match. Spinners shouldn't be bowling every over on the first morning of a test match

Switched on 10 minutes ago and it looks like Ben Duckett is trying to get out.

Take a lucky Cooper this season. There is a chance we can be shit but get a fair amount of points in the next week. What will it take for Cooper to get any credit?

Sorry but the amount of people who want to be happy right now but can't hide their annoyance that Ayew has scored a winner

Let them get too many in both innings. Need to be better against the tail, Stokes cleverness works well against good batsman but over complicates it against the lower order. Don't think you should be allowed to have the same pitch moving forward. Pakistan would be stupid not to get the pitch for the 3rd test as spin friendly as possible. Talk before the series was that Pakistan don't have great spinners an they've got 7 and 8 wickets in each innings. Ever obliging England.

My point was from being a celebrity point of view, rather than your average person. It was a shit point though admittedly.

I know i said attack might be best form of defence but we had to see it through until tomorrow

Just noticed the India score what on earth happened there

That went well

297 to win then. Big ask, but not impossible. We either go close or will be all-out by lunch On a pitch like this it's a case of get as many as you can before a delivery gets you. Crawley and Duckett need to get off to a flier to give us a chance.

Might be slightly harsh on him but is this Sajid Khan another random journeyman cricketer who comes from nowhere to take career best figures against England You never know but I'd say England wouldn't want anything over a 250 lead

Can't believe he was only 31 Another sad story from the entertainment industry. Generic question, and I'm sure there are many reasons but Why do so many stars, particularly if they are involved from a young age, turn to drugs and go crazy, compared to say sports people who also work under extreme pressure and sacrifices. Feels like if you don't start 'settling down' and making a family by your 30 you are at risk of going off the rails. Generalisation point I know.

Worth it just to hear the likes of my dad saying 'bloody German in charge, disgraceful' Interesting dynamic with Tuchel, 18 months is hardly over commitive. Gets one go at the world cup. Not 100% convinced but he's capable and has a tactical brain.

I think Lewis is a decent squad player to have around. Can play in different positions and is decent on the ball. An England side can never be balanced. No natural left back and not sure there is a good one coming through, and wingers who constantly want to cut inside. Liked the fact Madueke was willing to run on the outside or in behind when he came on.

There is definitely a reason why Southgate always wanted the 2 holding players. Its why I wasn't sold on the calls for Bellingham to play deeper at the euros. Fact is Southgate and now Carsley don't know how to get the best out of attacking talent whilst holding the correct balance. Can a new manager do that? I feel we can never have that until we find a top quality centre Midfielder to go alongside or replace Rice

Seen pens given for less.