Bell leads England recovery after horror start

Ian Bell’s third hundred in successive Ashes Tests underpinned England’s partial recovery from their false start on an eventful first day at Lord’s.

Bell first took guard with the hosts 28 for three after both openers had gone lbw and Kevin Pietersen caught-behind, as Ryan Harris (three for 43) took two wickets in the same over.

As at Trent Bridge last week, where he also scored 109, Bell once again barely played a false shot.