England look to to gain control over West Indies – day three of the first Test

England and the West Indies will resume their tussle for control of the first Test, with the game up for grabs on day three in Antigua.

Responding to England’s first-innings score of 311, the hosts will begin on 202 for four thanks to a wicketless final session that saw Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder blunt the visiting attack.

The pair put on an unbroken 75 after tea, as England fans at home and in the stands at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium began to think of absent seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

The replacement new-ball pairing of Chris Woakes and Craig Overton laboured through their work, taking a wicket each but conceding 112 runs from a combined 28 overs.

He may no longer be the captain of his side, but Holder remains the key to their line-up. He balances the bowling unit and offers a diligent hand in the middle order. The 30-year-old also has a particular penchant for playing England on home soil. His maiden Test century came at this ground back in 2015 and he followed up with an unbeaten double ton in Bridgetown four years later. Sitting on an overnight score of 43no and looking typically assured along the way, he will fancy his chances of adding a third memorable knock to his record.

It's obviously going to be talked about, Anderson and Broad, because they are legends but we just have to admit we didn't get it right to start with and we'll be out to get it right next time. I don't think it's about being patient, we set higher standards than just being patient. We're out here to win - Mark Wood

When England devised their pre-series plans, they would have had clear expectations for home skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. Well established as one of the game’s most studious batters, he usually engages in a