Right, time for me to knock this OBO humanely on the head. Ali Martin’s match report will be along shortly and Emma John’s colour piece will land soon too.
Thanks for all your correspondence, we’ll be back for the World Test Championship next week and then beyond that it’ll be time for the big one. The silver tuna, Marv.
Have a lovely evening, goodbye!
Now it is time for England Captain Ben Stokes:
I though Ireland came out and showed grit and determination today, it gives us a little insight into what we might have to do against Australia.
It was a good test and all credit to Ireland today.
On the returning Bairstow:
Jonny came back in and did a tidy job behind the stumps, it was good to get him back out into the arena.
A word from the skipper on Josh Tongue too – the debutant took 5-66 on Test debut.
Tongue came in and performed really well, he performed that third seamer role and showed how versatile he can be, that’s something we’re looking for in a seam bowler. It’s pretty special for him getting a five-for for England at Lord’s.
He also speaks briefly about his long-standing knee problem:
I bowled this morning, so there’s nothing to worry about. It’s great to get back together as a group, spending quality time together before the Ashes. We’re all really looking forward to it.”
