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Woakes eyes Test call

Chris Woakes hopes to force his way into England’s team in time for next summer’s Ashes Test at Old Trafford after starring with the bat for the Lions on day two of the four-day game against Australia A at the same ground.

Tourists respond to wonderful Woakes

A polished 92 from Chris Woakes failed to prevent Australia A from grasping the initiative at the halfway point of their four-day match against England Lions at Old Trafford as the visitors replied strongly to 315.

Compton content to knuckle down

Nick Compton believes it was necessary to "get some ugly runs" in order to give England Lions a chance of building a sizeable first-innings total in their opening four-day match against Australia A at Old Trafford.

Lions kept in check

Nick Compton and skipper Eoin Morgan prospered with the bat, but England Lions were made to work hard for their runs on day one against Australia A.

Fit-again Harris primed for Aussie clash

Dominic Farrell

When England Lions paceman James Harris walks out to face Australia A at Old Trafford he is set for a far more enjoyable experience than his last major trip to Manchester, irrespective of the result.

Bopara set for Lions duty

Ravi Bopara has been added to the England Lions squad for the first four-day game against Australia A, which starts on Tuesday at Old Trafford.

Morgan ready to stake his claim

Chris Devine

Eoin Morgan is determined to make the most of England Lions’ series against Australia A as he plots a route back into Test cricket. The left-hander has been named captain for the two four-day matches at Old Trafford and Edgbaston.

Blackwell turns Australia A over

Australia A suffered a setback ahead of their two games with England Lions, losing to Durham by 19 runs as left-arm spinner Ian Blackwell claimed a career-best 7-52.

Australia A assume control

Liam Davis and Ed Cowan put Australia A on course for victory on day two of their tour match at the Emirates Durham ICG.

Wonderful Wood shocks Aussies

Liam Blackburn

Mark Wood produced a scintillating spell with the ball in the final session of day one to haul Durham back into the tour match against Australia A.