Josh Tongue claims five on debut as England beat battling Ireland by 10 wickets

Josh Tongue waves the match ball after claiming a five-wicket haul on debut for England against Ireland. Pic: John Walton/PA

Debutant 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.

Predictions before the third day started ranged from whether England would have victory wrapped up in this one-off Test by lunch or by the time the FA Cup final got under way at 3pm.