Derek Pringle fears that despite being on top for much of the game, England haven’t quite made Australia pay when pinned on the ropes
Indecisive: Moeen Ali’s batting is lacking conviction
Thank goodness for the tail-end wag between Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad. Without it, England came close to squandering their second opportunity of the match to bury Australia deep in the Birmingham ooze.
The pair added 65 for the ninth wicket, a spasm of late-order life that enabled England to take a crucial 90- run advantage after the first innings.
Although well placed to take a lead ...
