Kent (261 & 71-1) need 93 more runs to beat Lancashire (92 & 332) with nine second innings wickets remaining at Old Trafford

Kent remain on track for their first Vitality County Championship win of the season despite coming up against some stubborn Lancashire batting on day three.

The visitors need just 93 more runs on the final day at Old Trafford, with nine wickets in hand, to clinch their opening victory.

Lancashire, who resumed on 119-4, were bowled out for 332 in their second innings with Kent set 164 for victory.

Ben Compton and Daniel Bell-Drummond made light of the loss of England opener Zak Crawley for one and had steered their side to 71-1 at the close.

“To make them follow-on put us in a position of power,” said Kent’s Wes Agar. “We knew it would be harder in their second innings but I’m really proud of the way we kept fighting to create chances.

“It was a very different day today. With the sun out we had to put more energy into the wicket but Lancashire are a tough team and they are known for that.

“To watch the boys go out tonight under pressure and to be only one down at close of play is something that I’m really proud of and we’re really proud of as a group.

“Parky bowls 40 overs and goes at two an over. He’s always asking questions and he’s so consistent. A lot of spinners have to be patient and Parky showed immense skill and immense control today.

“I’m really glad he got his wickets at the end. On a hot day, the spinners do give us that rest and allow us to have energy on the new ball when it becomes available. If we’re tired, it just gets away from us.

“I’m loving being back at Kent, it’s like a home away from home for me.”

The morning session began badly for Lancashire when Tom Bruce was bowled for 12 when playing down the wrong line to Agar to leave them 122-5.

George Balderson and George Bell put together a 75-run