bj watling had been at the crease for more than ten hours when he ticked to 200.highest scorer in tests against england and back at the crease the tourists would need patience. mitchell santner got done steadily then tempted to rory burns into the sweep shot. and whenjack leach was out england were 55—3, a long way from home and a long way behind. out england were 55—3, a long way from home and a long way behindlj am from home and a long way behind.” am concerned. no doubt about it because i have seen england in this position before and it is a mindset and it is a case of application and discipline are not something that a lot of the modern day players enjoy. don sibley and rory burns, that is their natural game to play in that fashion but a lot of the other england players want to be aggressive and positive so it will bea aggressive and positive so it will be a real challenge for them to show the necessary discipline and basically take a leaf out of bj watling's book of denial and backing their defence, leaving the ball well. of course it is important that they r

england's cricketers are in a battle to save the first test against new zealand after bj watling scoredared on 615 for nine. england will have to bat for the whole of the final day with just seven wickets in hand if they're to force a draw. michael redford reports. england fans in fine voice at the start of day four but on the field of play it was new zealand who were hitting all the right notes, most notably bj watling as he enjoyed another day of frustrating england's bowlers. resuming on 119 he soon moved past 150 and then 200, a maiden double test century. but it was not a solo performance. he was supported by mitchell santner. a first test 100 for him. they would eventually both leave the crease with career—best scores, declaring on 615—9. they are best to score against england. but if england thought they had seen the end of the pair, they had to think again. england needed to dig in but mitchell santner had again. england needed to dig in but mitchell sa ntner had found again. england needed to dig in but mitchell santner had found his rhythm. rory burns succumbing to spend. tell

england's cricketers are in a battle to save the first test against new zealand, after bj watling scoredto bat for the whole of the final day with just seven wickets in hand if they're to force a draw. i am concerned. no doubt about it, because i have seen england in this position before and it is a mindset and it is a case of application and discipline. not something that a lot of the modern day players enjoy. don sibley and rory burns, that is their natural game to play in that fashion but a lot of the other england players want to be aggressive and positive so it will be a real challenge for them to show the necessary discipline, and basically take a leaf out of bj watling's book of denial, and backing their defence, leaving the ball well. of course it is important that they rotate the strike and that they don'tjust get stuck blocking the ball all the time. but it is low—risk batting, that is what we want. building some partnerships and getting england to safety. in the last few moments, spain have w011 in the last few moments, spain have won the davis cup. rafa nadal has got thejob d

england's cricketers are in a battle to save the first test against new zealand after bj watling scored. england will have to bat for the whole of the final day with just seven wickets in hand if they're to force a draw when they resume on 55 for three. i am concerned. no doubt about it, because i have seen england in this position before and it is a mindset and it is a case of application and discipline. not something that a lot of the modern day players enjoy. sibley and burns, that is their natural game to play in that fashion but a lot of the other england players want to be aggressive and positive so it will be a real challenge for them to show the necessary discipline, and basically take a leaf out of bj watling's book of denial, and backing their defence, leaving the ball well. of course it is important that they rotate the strike and that they don't just get stuck blocking the ball all the time. but it is low—risk batting, that is what we want. building some partnerships and getting england to safety. spain'sjon rahm has won the final event on the european tour — the world tour

henry nicholls was one of those, having bowling off joe root but the innings from bj watling made theiven the nature of the pitch, which has played very placidly. very the line quicker benign, —— very benign, england are the ones who need to watch out and if they lose a couple early, they will come under pressure. traditionally, they do not like batting in a style that is attritional and backs to the wall. they want to play in a more aggressive style. hundreds of fans have responded to an da and the lta's offer for free tickets to watch the davis cup semifinal to watch the davis cup semifinal to watch spain in madrid this evening. he posted on social media the following... —— responded to andy murray's and the lta's offer. the lta say that all 500 of their tickets they bought to give away have now gone so there should be a decent gb contingency in the crowd to watch him face rafa nadal‘s spain. here is that tennis correspondence. dan correspondence. da n eva ns correspondence. dan evans produced the finest davis cup performance of his career as britain reach the semifinals for the fir

bj watling had been at the crease for more than ten hours when he ticked to 200.d back at the crease now the tourist would need patience. instead, sant now got dom sibley, then tempted rory burns into their sweep shot. and whenjack leach was out, england were 55—3, a long way from home, and a long way behind. joe lynskey, bbc news. play started around 20 minutes ago, and england are now 62—3 and trial by200 and england are now 62—3 and trial by 200 runs. there was a remarkable game in the premier league, but it is time to pop out of the room if you don't want to know today's results, as match of the day 2 and, in scotland, sportscene follow soon on bbc one. it finished 3—3 between sheffield united and manchester united. chris wilder's side were 2—0 ahead before manchester united scored three goals in seven minutes to take the lead. but 0liver mcburnie salvaged a point for sheffield united with a 90th minute equaliser. rangers are now level on points with scottish premiership leaders celtic after a 3—1win over hamilton, ryan kent scoring two of rangers' three goals

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but on the field of play it was new zealand who were hitting all the right notes, most notably bj watlingden double test century. but it was not a solo performance. they would eventually post leave the crease both with career—best scores. new zealand declaring on 615—9, they are best test score against england, but i think once seen the end, they should have thought again. the pair combining to remove don sedley for just 12. he had found his rhythm and rory burns succumbed. still time for one more and jack leach cut with the final ball of the day while the replay suggested he hadn't hit it. no review. a day where new zealand reach their peak, and england have a mountain to climb. iam i am concerned, there is no doubt about it, because i have seen england in this position before and it isa england in this position before and it is a mindset in the case of application and discipline and it is not something a lot of the modern players enjoy. some of the other england players always want to be aggressive and positive so it will bea aggressive and positive so it will be a real challenge for th

test became this, bj watling and wilting. it could have been different. he had majored 3i wilting.ened. that was ben stokes dropping the catch and it seemed even more significant as the day w0 re even more significant as the day wore on because although even more significant as the day wore on because althouthoe root quickly had success, this represented a 50% of the wickets england took all day. watling settled down into a rhythm of patient scoring which england tried in vain to disrupt and with him the big man. their partnership amassed over 100 runs, there was not a tactic england deployed that brought anyjoy. it tactic england deployed that brought any joy. it took tactic england deployed that brought anyjoy. it took some tactic england deployed that brought any joy. it took some scintillating fielding to get rid of colin de grandhomme, this match playing in his first test match. the catch deserved a second look but he will have runs to make. watling's performance took england into the lead. it troubled england this weekend but two wickets in one day is not the team they need t

but they were frustrated by daryl mitchell and bj watling. mitchell showing scant respect to the part—time bowling of showing scant respect to the pa rt—time bowling of joe showing scant respect to the part—time bowling ofjoe denley, watling, who scored a double century in the last match showing scant respect to everyone, including broad. broad's perseverance was eventually rewarded. he got both of them and ended up with four wickets, but not before new zealand had gone past 300. they ended up with 375, they total that seemed more impressive when england batted. dominic sibley at 2a and in just his second test is quickly finding out the extra demands of test cricket. joe denley, eight years simply‘s senior, might conclude that things don't get any easier. both went for just four. joe root has mastered the art of test batting, but recently, even his touch has deserted him. how england would welcome a big score from him on day three. if you think back to the ashes last summer, david warner was in simply dreadful form, barely able to score a run

but they were frustrated by daryl mitchell and bj watling.art—time bowling ofjoe denly. watling, who scored a double century in the last match showing scant respect to everyone broad's perseverance was eventually rewarded. he got most of them and got four wickets but not before new zealand had gone past 300. we ended up with 375, total that seemed more impressive when england batted. dominic sibley at 2a and in his second is quickly finding out the extra demands of test cricket. joe denly who is eight years sibley senior might conclude that things don't get any easier. both went for just four. the captainjoe root has matured to master the art of test batting but his touch has deserted him. having would welcome a big score from him on day three. it is an opportunity for them to put it is an opportunity for them to put their hand up. robbie burns has got a start. there are people there who are capable of batting long periods of time. does not look at is the type of wicked way you can walk in straightaway and blast away. you have to earn the rig

new zealand have taken control of the first test with england after bj watling's century gave them a were few highlights for england on day three, this one of them, joe root with the wicket of henry nicholls this morning. that was one of just two wickets that fell today. ben stokes had earlier missed a catch to dismiss watling on 31, before he went on to finish the day unbeaten on 119, as new zealand closed on 394—6. new zealand's day, all day long. it was a terrific response from new zealand. they were under pressure and at the end of day two, i had england in the driving seat. but new zealand responded with real character today and fight and determination and that was let by watling. what an excellent hundred he scored. jose mourinho's first match as tottenham manager is under way and it's going well so far. it's tottenham who lead at the london stadium against west ham. 1—0, the score. mourinho will be tasked with improving the fortunes of a club which finds itself down in 14th place in the premier league. the lawn tennis association has given away almost 1,000 tickets for great b

but they were frustrated by daryl mitchell and bj watling.to the pa rt—time bowling of joe showing scant respect to the part—time bowling ofjoe denley, watling, who scored a double century in the last match showing scant respect to everyone, including broad. broad's perseverance was eventually rewarded. he got both of them and ended up with four wickets, but not before new zealand had gone past 300. they ended up with 375, they total that seemed more impressive when england batted. dominic sibley at 2a and in just his second test is quickly finding out the extra demands of test cricket.

england took two early wickets themselves but daryl mitchell and bj watling both scored half centuriesand batted late in the day they lost dominic sibley for 4 — lbw to tim southee and then joe denly caught behind off matt henry for the same. england captainjoe root — who failed twice in the first test — was still there on 6 at the close. eight is an opportunity for some people in the middle to put their hand up. there are people who are capable of betting long. sometimes. it does not look like the type of wicked where you can walk it straightaway and blast away. you have to earn the right to score. i think admin will be looking for people to do that tomorrow morning. now staying with cricket... you'll remember the ashes last summer, australia opener david warner was in dreadfulform. he could barely score a run. well overnight in adelaide he's managed to score 335 — on his own. australia eventually declared on 589 for 3 with warner unbeaten. warner's innings is the tenth highest score in the history of test cricket. what a return to form? pakistan are struggling on 77 for 4 in reply to

bj watling continued his brilliant innings, making 205, alongside mitchell sa ntner who hit a centuryk three england wickets for just six runs, leaving joe root‘s side on 55—3 at the close — that's 209 runs behind. they'll struggle to recover after that impressive display from the kiwi batsmen. it was a terrific partnership that has put new zealand in a fantastically strong position to dominate this game. england now, there are only thoughts of trying to save it. unfortunately they have lost three wickets towards the end of the day, so with one day to go england have it all to do. rangers are bidding to go back level with celtic at the top of the scottish premiership. they're at home to hamilton — no score yet but the game is only a couple of minutes old. manchester united will attempt to haul themselves up from tenth in the premier league table this afternoon, when they face sheffield united, who're two places above them. a win for united would still leave them seven points adrift of the champions league places. it is a clear gap in the league between the top four and i don't know ho

bj watling continued his sensational innings, making 205, ably supported by mitchell satner who hit aix runs, 209 runs behind. they will struggle to recover after that impressive partnership between the kiwi batsmen. it was a terrific partnership that has put new zealand in a fantastically strong position to dominate this game. england now, there are only thoughts of trying to save it. unfortunately they have lost three wickets towards the end of the day, so with one day to go england have it all to do. manchester united will attempt to haul themselves up from tenth in the premier league table when they face sheffield united. liverpool stay eight points clear at the top of the table. with a hard—fought win at crystal palace, roberto firmino with the win. it is important to grind out results like this according to the manager. it is absolutely 0k, you don't have to run the boys heads off if you only when the brilliant games. i like a lot of the performance, not everything but i know why some things were not there. we see the more often, the good things at least. leicester remain second

but only one more wicket fell and that unbeaten century from bj watling took them to 394—6 at the closent auvergne — thanks to john cooney, who scored a try and kicked eight more points. britain's sam bird won the opening race of the formula e season. despite starting from fifth, he took victory for envision virgin racing, ahead of the new porsche and mercedes teams. you can watch race two on the bbc sport website from midday. golf's race to dubai is getting really interesting. tommy fleetwood is still in contention to finish the year as europe's number one, after he moved to within three shots of the lead at the season—ending world tour championship in dubai — he sank seven birdies in a second round of 68 to move to 9—under par. and fancy trying a bit of this. rhiannan iffland is a well diver — and this is india's famous toorji step well. it's a 20—metre drop into the pool below. and not much room for error. when i was learning to dive at school and was told if you went in feet first you could split your toes. really?! yes. it is safer that way, surely, than breaking your wrists. what

bj watling continued his brilliant innings making 205 alongside his partner who hit a century as theygland. the partner then took three england wickets for just six runs leaving the site ofjoe root on 55—3 on their second innings at the close. england will struggle to recover after the impressive batting display from new zealand. it is a mind-set. it isa from new zealand. it is a mind-set. it is a case of application and discipline, and it is not something a lot of the modern day players enjoy. it is more their natural game to play in that fashion, but, some of the other england players want to be aggressive and positive so it will be a real challenge for them, to show the necessary discipline, and to take a leave out of watling's book of denial, really and backing their defence, leaving the ball well. it is important they do rotate the strike, and they don'tjust get stuck blocking the ball all the time, but, it is low risk batting, thatis time, but, it is low risk batting, that is what we want, building some partnerships and getting england to safety. now rangers are back level on po

an unbeaten century from bj watling helped put new zealand in control as they closed on 394—6 — 41 runspions cup, defending champions saracens had a bonus—point victory over ospreys winning by 44 points to three. and by 44 points to three. the sign finals of the tennis davis and the sign finals of the tennis davis cup tie between great britain and spain starts at 430. listen to that on five live sports extra. a group of orphaned british children caught up in the war in syria are said to be in good spirits, after they were brought back to the uk. they're the first to be repatriated from an area in the north east of the country, which was formally controlled by the group that called itself islamic state. orla minogue is from the charity save the children — earlier she spoke to my colleague geeta guru—murthy. there are as many as 60 british children remaining in these camps in north—east syria, all of whom need to come home urgently given the state of affairs in the camp. the conditions there are desperate. we are talking about 60 very young children. what has been the blockage to that hap

daryl mitchell made 73 and bj watling — who you'll remember frustrated england with a double centuryext year's euros later. scotland, northern ireland and the republic will be watching the draw keenly, too, as they can still qualify through the play—offs. for england, though, they go into the finals as joint favourites. and our sports editor dan roan spoke to manager gareth southgate to get his thoughts ahead of today's draw. final preparations in bucharest where those competing in european's foot all tournament next year are about to learn their fate. after an impressive campaign, england are among the favourites for euro 2020 and here at the training base the manager told me their perception of the team has shifted. it is always a decisive moment for everybody, knowing when the dates are, knowing the roots. the country have been more engaged with the team over the last few years and that is one of the biggest highlights for me. never more so the biggest highlights for me. never more so than at the last euros when in abject england were ameliorated by minnows iceland two years later

but they were frustrated by daryl mitchell and bj watling.t respect to the part—time bowling ofjoe denley. watling, who scored a double century in the last match, showing scant respect of everyone including broad. broad's perseverance was eventually rewarded. you got both of them and ended up with four wickets but not before new zealand had gone past 300. they ended up with 375. that seemed more impressive when england batted. dominic sibley at 2a and in just his second test is quickly finding out the extra demands of test cricket. joe denley, who is eight years sibley‘s senior might conclude that things do not get any easier. both went forjust conclude that things do not get any easier. both went for just four. conclude that things do not get any easier. both went forjust four. the captain has mastered the art of test batting but recently even his touch has deserted him. how england would welcome a big score from him on day three. it is an opportunity for some people to put their hand up. the debut, ben stokes, joe root. there are people the