Joe Root lights up Kensington Oval with unbeaten century against West Indies
Joe Root’s golden touch lit up the Kensington Oval as his 25th Test century handed England the perfect start to their second Test against the West Indies.
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It is an honour to sit and watch Joe Root bat – Marcus Trescothick
Joe Root left the rest of the England squad purring after his latest superb century in the West Indies, with batting coach Marcus Trescothick declaring it “an honour” to watch him at work.
Jonathan Danty and Henry Slade set for key centres battle in Paris
England will look to finish a disappointing Guinness Six Nations on a high when they face France in Paris on Saturday.
Freddie Steward on the wing and George Furbank at full-back for France clash
England have sprung a surprise in their bid to deny France the Grand Slam by naming Freddie Steward on the wing and George Furbank at full-back for the climax to the tournament.
Ben Stokes goes on offensive and Joe Root passes 150 as England power on
Ben Stokes was in the mood on the second morning of the Barbados Test, overshadowing unbeaten centurion Joe Root as his fearless hitting powered England to a formidable 369 for three at lunch.
Gareth Southgate ‘clearer’ on Qatar human rights issues and will talk to players
England manager Gareth Southgate believes he is now “clearer” on the human rights issues dogging Qatar’s World Cup preparations as he prepares to talk to his players about the situation.
Marc Guehi gets first England call but Marcus Rashford is left out
Kyle Walker, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were conspicuous by their absence from the latest England squad as Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi received a first call-up.
Rashford, Sancho left out of England squad for friendlies
Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad for next month's friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.