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			This is going to be way tougher than 99% of us thought. Dreadful start dreadful finish great in between. Hats off to Bell, always had my reservations about him but thank goodness he's there. Root been disappointing so far.
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					Originally Posted by Henkesghost  This is going to be way tougher than 99% of us thought. Dreadful start dreadful finish great in between. Hats off to Bell, always had my reservations about him but thank goodness he's there. Root been disappointing so far. |  Yes the Aussies might have only one true world class player but he is leading them well.
		 
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			Australia - replying to England's 361 - lose four wickets for 27 runs on the second day at Lord's.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23365388   
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			Don't get me wrong, I want England to win.  But I would like to see it more competitive than this though.
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					Originally Posted by Cobbydaler  Sportsmen who are supposed to be of International standard on both sides should hang their heads...   |  It's just been a weird series so far   |  
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					Originally Posted by Henkesghost  It's just been a weird series so far  |  Thank god we have a 233 run lead from the first innings.
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			Joe Root and Tim Bresnan extend England's lead beyond 350 in the second Ashes Test.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23385994
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			Yaasssss! Yes pumping the convicts    Delighted for Root, been disappointing so far but he has the tools to go all the way   |  
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					Originally Posted by Henkesghost  Yaasssss! Yes pumping the convicts    Delighted for Root, been disappointing so far but he has the tools to go all the way  |  Yes we have certainly grinded them into the ground today and now lets see them get out of this hellhole.   
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