Bresnan preaches patient approach

England bowler Tim Bresnan admits patience will be key as his side attempt to break down Australia’s new-found resilience at Old Trafford today.

The tourists’ top-order batsmen finally broke out of their slump on day one of the third Test, captain Michael Clarke’s unbeaten century adding to Chris Rogers’ innings of 84 to take them to 303 for three at stumps.

Clarke put on 174 with Steve Smith (70 not out) as conditions led to relatively straightforward batting conditions.