Daily Express

ENGLAND

PLAYER ANALYSIS

- By Dean Wilson

RORY BURNS 6

Will be kicking himself as threw away good starts in both innings. Composed and steady before dismissals.

DOMINIC SIBLEY 6

Rustiness led to a bad miscalcula­tion first time round. Looked much more assured for his second innings fifty.

JOE DENLY 4

Got himself in twice but did not go on and making the score he needed. Should make way in Manchester.

ZAK CRAWLEY 7

Another step forward for the young man who is coping well at this level. Confident and plenty more to come.

BEN STOKES 7

Scored runs, took wickets and cajoled his side. Could argue about decision at the toss but he has no regrets.

OLLIE POPE 4

Almost too confident. Has all the shots in the world but knowing when to use them is the key. Will improve.

JOS BUTTLER 4

Had the makings of a match-changing first innings before falling. Dropped Blackwood on 19 in the second.

DOM BESS 5

Did a useful job in the first innings but ineffectiv­e on the fifth day when spinners should come into their own.

JOFRA ARCHER 7

Bowled the best he has since last summer in the second innings. Pace and aggression but great skill too.

MARK WOOD 5

Full of effort and created several chances but the luck really wasn’t with him as only two wickets suggest.

JAMES ANDERSON 6

A real handful in the first innings but his threat faded in the second innings, especially with the older ball.

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