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England can finish off New Zealand at Headingley, says Athers

I suspect that New Zealand's 68 all out re-opened some old wounds.

England and NZ will deliver Headingley cracker, says Bumble

It was one of them classic Test matches at Lord's.

No escape Root

Nasser Hussain says the great thing about Joe Root is there's no obvious way to get him out.

Application approved

Michael Holding praised the attitude of James Anderson, who took his 300th Test match wicket on Friday.

Fear of failure

There was a rare nervousness in England's batting line-up on Thursday, says Nasser Hussain.

Bumble blogs on County Cricket structure and Accrington's European dreams

Does anyone think it would be a better idea to play cricket in summer?

England favourites to beat New Zealand, says Mike Atherton

During the winter New Zealand proved they are a decent, workmanlike side and so England should know what to expect in this two-Test series.

England's Matt Prior is best wicketkeeper-batsman in world, says Bob Willis

Wicketkeepers are often the forgotten men in cricket teams so I was delighted to see Matt Prior named as England's cricketer of the year.

Joe Root is a future England captain, says Bob Willis

Happily, Alastair Cook has many years ahead of him as England captain.

Ravi 'lucky' to return

Nasser Hussain admits that he thought Ravi Bopara's time as an England player had come and gone.

Ravi Bopara 'must deliver' in last-chance saloon says Bob Willis

I doubt I'm the only one who is a little bit surprised to see Ravi Bopara back in the England fold.

Graeme Swann and Kevin Pietersen must get match fit, says Bumble

It was freezing cold at Taunton last week but Somerset and Warwickshire played a heck of a good match and I was impressed with the energy in the game.

Attitude adjustment

Somerset must be more attacking, said Nick Knight, after seeing them draw with Warwickshire.

Rikki Clarke can add to England caps, says Nasser Hussain

All-rounder Rikki Clarke does have an England future if he continues to mature as a player, says Nasser Hussain.