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Alex Lees casts off defensive approach to prove he's far more than a 'Volvo'

Alex Lees sold himself to the new coach as the Volvo at the top of the order but he souped himself up into something a lot flashier in his first fifty for England.

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Pope, Alex Lees Look To Carry Forward Momentum

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Pope and Alex Lees will look to build on from the momentum they manage to get on the second day of the ongoing second Test after New Zealand posted 553 on the board. Lees and Pope had taken England's score to 90/1 at stumps on Day 2 and now they would look to carry forward the good start. Earlier, Trent Boult had struck early for New Zealand as he removed Zak Crawley with the final ball of the second over. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell played a 190-run knock while Tom Blundell scored 106 as New Zealand posted 553 runs on the board in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against England at Trent Bridge. For England, James Anderson returned with three wickets while Stuart Broad, Jack Leach and Ben Stokes took two each. New Zealand had resumed Day 2 at the overnight score of 318/4. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Mitchell stars for New Zealand as England eye second Test fightback

Daryl Mitchell hit a sublime 190 as New Zealand amassed 553 before England started to fight back on a free-scoring second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

England vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 2: Ollie Pope Leads England Fightback After Daryl Mitchell Powers New Zealand To 553

Daryl Mitchell hit a sublime 190 as New Zealand amassed 553 before England started to fight back on a free-scoring second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge. Taking advantage of a docile pitch and lacklustre England bowling, Mitchell pummelled his way to his highest Test score. Tom Blundell joined the run spree with 106 in a 236-run fifth wicket partnership with Mitchell. New Zealand Test debutant Michael Bracewell scoring a brisk 49 as New Zealand took control in their bid to level the three-Test series after losing the opener at Lord's by five wickets.