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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Sport
Cameron Ponsonby

EXPLAINED: Jack leach confident england have what it takes to chase down new zealand - The Real Truth

Even when things don't go to plan, this England team cannot help but entertain. Their decision to enforce the follow-on had been an attempt to wrap up an early victory, but a fantastic fightback from New Zealand has set-up a thrilling day five finale, with England 48 for one, requiring another 210 to win.

It could have been worse for the tourists, as with a bowling attack that was on its knees after spending more than 200 overs in the field and New Zealand carrying a lead of 230 with five wickets still in hand, they were facing the prospect of becoming just the second team in history to lose after enforcing the follow-on.

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