Ali can pull punches early, says Compton
By Gary Fitzgerald

Former England opener Nick Compton believes giving Moeen Ali the green light to go big and hard early can be the bold move needed to ensure England square up the Ashes series with Australia at Old Trafford this week.
Ben Stokes’ men will need to seize the initiative in Wednesday’s Fourth Test – and allowing Ali to try and serve up some hefty punches in the prime number three batting spot looks their most likely option.
Ali’s request to move up the order and upset the rhythm and range of the Aussie front line bowlers was agreed b...