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Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa: Brilliant Bens thrive as Stokes and Foakes centuries put hosts in firm control

By the end of the second day at Old Trafford, England were in party mode.

Evening Standard

5 talking points as brilliant Ben Stokes hundred leaves England in charge vs South Africa

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes both scored hundreds as England ended day two with a 241-run lead over South Africa, having declared on 415-9 in their first innings

Daily Mirror

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Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes centuries put England in complete control against South Africa

Stokes hit 103 as he and Foakes powered their side into a commanding first-innings lead of 264

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes partnership puts England on top against South Africa

Stokes was 98 not out at tea

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes defies knee discomfort to help England take lead against South Africa

Stokes and Ben Foakes helped the hosts to 212 for five at lunch

The Independent UK

Alex Lees faces defining moment in England Test future as spotlight focuses on ailing opener

On Sky’s commentary, Mark Butcher summed it up as Alex Lees walked from the field, thunder on his face.

Evening Standard

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England v South Africa: second Test, day two – as it happened

The two Bens, Stokes and Foakes, made superb centuries to give England a huge first-innings lead at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Anderson hails ‘brilliantly intelligent’ Crawley for frustrating South Africa

Jimmy Anderson praised Zak Crawley, whose England form has been criticised, after the opener’s unbeaten 17 helped put his side in charge of the second Test

The Guardian - UK

James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting

A gloomy outlook at Emirates Old Trafford meant seamers were always likely to enjoy themselves early on.

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions.

The Independent UK

James Anderson and Stuart Broad star as England take control after dismissing SA for 151

James Anderson and Stuart Broad starred with the ball for England as they skittled South Africa for just 151, before reaching 111-3 in response with Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley unbeaten

Daily Mirror

England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions before England reached 111-3 at the end of the opening day

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow keep England in control on Day 1 after bowlers deliver against South Africa

The Second Test between England and South Africa, as the hosts’ tend to these days, is not for messing around.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa

Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were unbeaten at stumps as England closed in on South Africa’s first-innings total of 151 in the second Test

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as James Anderson and Stuart Broad put England in charge vs South Africa

England trail South Africa by just 40 runs in the second Test after bowling the Proteas out for 151 and reaching 111-3 at the close of play with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes insists he never considered dropping Zak Crawley in defiant defence of opener

Zak Crawley is under pressure after a run of low scores so far this summer but England Test captain Ben Stokes has backed the opener to find some much-needed form

The Independent UK

England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and second Test updates as England in control at close of play

England are looking to level the three-Test series with South Africa after succumbing to a dismal defeat at Lord’s

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes vows England will keep on attacking against South Africa

England have won four and lost one since Stokes took over the Test captaincy

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson freshens England attack as South Africa vow to ‘go harder’ in second Test

England arrive at Old Trafford looking to show that their chastening defeat by South Africa at Lord’s was just a one-off

The Guardian - UK

McCullum may see himself in Crawley but struggling in spotlight is tough place to be

To say poor scores are acceptable is to judge him differently to every opening batter who has ever been selected for England

Evening Standard

Ben Foakes must show England he can handle pace against South Africa to reward Ben Stokes loyalty after lull

Last night in central London, England’s entire Test squad, plus members of the backroom team and a few white-ball specialists and former players, gathered to spend close to two hours looking at their captain.

Daily Mirror

Nasser Hussain slams England coach Brendon McCullum's "cop out" Zak Crawley comments

Brendon McCullum has continued to back Zak Crawley despite his recent struggles and Nasser Hussain has been critical of the England coach's recent comments

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa: Zak Crawley, fresh bowling attack and Brendon McCullum’s key questions

England will back Zak Crawley and keep playing aggressive in Manchester but could change their bowling line-up

The Guardian - UK

Test of Brendon McCullum’s coaching mettle starts now with shaky England

Bazball was only ever a bit of fun – the remaining South Africa matches will tell us more about the coach’s real plans

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