me of little faith

so I was wrong and England are capable of taking 20 wickets on a flat pitch. Good work.

Inspired work by Anderson in the Australians first innings and then Flintoff and Swann in the 2nd. Flintoff clearly inspired in what was his last test at Lord's apparenltly, although the folks on Sky barely mentioned it. Swann deserves great creidt as well, coming back strongly from what was a bit of a pasting down in Cardiff.

Onions was unlucky for me and underutilized whereas Stuart Broad seems to be able to come along, chuck some pies, get a couple of tail enders and keep his place. I'd like to see Harmison replace him for the next test, but suppose this depends on Flintoff's fitness. Bopara is also looking like he could be on borrowed time at number 3 - if he Pietersen is unfit Bopara should drop to 4 and I'd bring in Rob Key to add a bit of class at 3.

But typically England will stand still and pick the same team.......