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Prior ready to kick-start tour

Wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior is confident England have got a regrettable “false start” to their Test series against Pakistan out of their system.

Trott tips England to respond

Jonathan Trott is aware England need to pull off one of their trademark tricks by immediately bouncing back from defeat to stay alive in their three-Test series against Pakistan in the UAE.

Flower calls for swift improvements

England may still be top of the world in Test cricket but after their 10-wicket defeat to Pakistan, Andy Flower believes the only way is up for his players.

Strauss remains calm in defeat

England captain Andrew Strauss insisted his side will not panic after Pakistan won the first Test in Dubai by 10 wickets. "We’ll come back strong in the second Test match,” the Test skipper said.

Misbah ready for England response

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq expects England to respond to their 10-wicket defeat in the first Test at Dubai. "We can expect a tough time from them in the next game," he said ahead of Abu Dhabi.

England well beaten in Dubai

Chris Devine

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal returned superb match figures of 10-97 as Pakistan completed a 10-wicket first-Test victory over England inside three days.

England win still possible for Broad

England believe they can still prevail in the first Test, according to Stuart Broad, after their late fightback on a tough second day against Pakistan.

Pakistan have done enough - Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez expects Pakistan’s lead to be decisive in the opening Test against England at Dubai. "To be really honest it gets tough for the batsmen to score more runs,” the batsman said.

Defiant England battle back

Chris Devine

England produced a spirited performance on day two of the first Test as they looked to limit the damage caused by a below-par batting display. Pakistan closed on 288 for seven, leading by 96.

Prior acknowledges Ajmal threat

Matt Prior admitted England would have to find a way to combat Saeed Ajmal if they are to win the Test series. "We’ve got to find a way of dealing with him a lot better than we did today," he said.