The plan to put ths pressure on the Aussies has not worked for much more than a couple of sessions but is unlikely to change. Maybe luck will side with them but that is me clutching at straws.

England's bowlers were looking a bit tired by the end of the day and won't be looking forward to tomorrow morning or doing it all again too quickly. England need to come out on top of tomorrow's play.

Postive from Pope who does seem to respond well to pressure on his place, especially early in tours/series. The pace of the innings suggesting that he's in a good place with his batting, even if it was against the Lions.

The British sporting media love any chance to turn on our teams, presenting them with one to kick it off is very brave. Every word matters.

With the strength of feeling that was generated by Trent Alexander-Arnold's return last week, Slot will be wary of provoking a similar response directed at him if he handles this situation poorly. It's not unreasonable to think that this will define his time, or lack of it, at Liverpool

A few Liverpool players must recognise their opportunity to try make the team work for them in Salah's absence.

Congratulations David Rodriquez, congratulations Atletico Ottawa and congratulations Canadian football for playing the game in these conditions

The big question is; can he be fit if he comes in mid series? If not, will he be a burden for the Aussie bowlers to carry providing limited overs? Or is he such an inspirational captain and talent player that even limited bursts can do the required damage to England? We shall find out.

Crucially, he's into double figures at taking Root's wicket and that will be a crucial battle throughout the series if Cummins plays. That is just the threat to England's best batter, nevermind the others.

I thought it was strange when Warner talked up Hazelwood continuing blowing Joe Root's 'surfboard' up because my mind instantly jumps to Cummins finding all different ways of getting Root out.