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Buoyant Bresnan ready to impress

England bowler Tim Bresnan is confident he is back to his best after one of the toughest decisions of his life to go through with a second elbow operation.

Black Caps receive Southee boost

New Zealand can press on with Plan A for the first Investec Test against England after scans cleared frontline seamer Tim Southee to play at Lord's.

Giles keen to keep Root grounded

Matthew Sherry

Ashley Giles has cautioned against building Joe Root up too quickly despite the Lions skipper’s outstanding start to the English summer.

Rain tames Lions

Matthew Sherry

Joe Root took his first-class run-tally to a quite astonishing 646 in just four innings, yet his England Lions team were denied a chance to push for victory by rain against the New Zealanders.

Swann and Bresnan progress pleases Miller

Rob Barnett

Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan are bowling as well as they did before undergoing elbow surgery, according to national selector Geoff Miller.

Swann and Bresnan return to Test fold

England selectors have named a 12-man squad, including Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan, for the first Investec Test against New Zealand commencing Thursday May 16 at Lord's.

Bairstow revels in White Rose recognition

Matthew Sherry

Jonny Bairstow takes great delight from Yorkshire's increased influence on the England team. "To have three guys that are in and around the first Test squad of the summer is a fantastic achievement," he said.

Yorkshire pair impress at Leicester

Matthew Sherry

Centurion Joe Root found good company in Yorkshire and England team-mate Jonny Bairstow as the Lions strengthened their position in the 22 overs possible on a rain-ruined third day against the New Zealanders at Grace Road.

Root remains level-headed - Carberry

Matthew Sherry

Opener Michael Carberry sees no change in England Lions skipper Joe Root despite the 22-year-old’s incredible recent rise.

In-form Root shows the way

Matthew Sherry

Skipper Joe Root continued to warm up for the first Investec Test in fine style, following up his bowlers’ good work as England Lions took control against the New Zealanders on day two at Grace Road.