Derek Pringle gets technical as he analyses the latest batsman to try out in England’s most problematic position

Derek Pringle
PRINGLE’S VIEWPOINT

Tom Westley is the sixth No.3 England have tried since Jonathan Trott, arguably the most successful incumbent of the recent past, suddenly vacated the post in Australia four years ago. Others to have filled the role are Joe Root, James Vince, Nick Compton, Gary Ballance and Ian Bell. Only Root has made a hundred from that position in the last 31 Tests.
Westley looks to have the skills and temperament to make a suc...