celebrityJoseph Fiennes on playing Gareth Southgate: He has a steel spineJoseph Fiennes says Gareth Southgate has “a steel spine” as he prepares to step into the role of the England football manager in a new play at the National Theatre.
otherJosh Tongue claims five on debut as England beat battling Ireland by 10 wicketsDebutant Josh Tongue claimed five wickets to help England beat Ireland inside three days at Lord’s, but only after a record 163-run partnership between tailenders Mark Adair and Andy McBrine.
otherResistance of Ireland tail-enders ensures England must bat again at Lord’sMark Adair and Andy McBrine upped the ante after lunch, launching astonishing attacks on Stuart Broad and Jack Leach before Matthew Potts bounced out number nine Adair for 88 after 12 fours and two sixes.