5 things we learned from England’s second Test draw against the West Indies

After draws in Antigua and Barbados, England and the West Indies are set for a winner-takes-all decider on the spice island of Grenada this week.

The tourists have twice been frustrated on the fifth day and have plenty to ponder as they look to go one better at the next attempt.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the key takeaways from this week’s clash at the Kensington Oval.

Is there a place for Parkinson?

A pair of stubbornly-lifeless pitches and two worthy rearguards from the West Indies have frustrated England’s victory push, leaving questions over what the tourists can do to change the tone. The use of Dan Lawrence’s occasional off-breaks as an attacking option in Barbados suggests that England feel spin is their best aggressive weapon on flat tracks, bringing uncapped leg-spinner Matt Parkinson firmly into contention. The Lancashire man has a knack of producing magic balls and a seamer could easily be sacrificed to make way. England are historically cautious with leg-spin, but now could be the perfect time.

Lawrence is locking down his spot

It was hard not to feel sorry for the Essex batter during the Ashes, as he travelled around Australia watching a variety of woeful collapses from the sidelines without ever getting the call. But staying clear of that series may prove a blessing in disguise for the 24-year-old. Recalled for this series to help usher in a fresh start, he has been inventive with the bat, unexpectedly useful with the ball and even took an excellent catch late on in Bridgetown. Despite his relative inexperience he has also been quick to offer his opinions to Joe Root in the field and suddenly looks set for a long run in the team.

Mahmood takes his chance

After two-and-a-half years around the set-up,