There was an awful lot of talk after Old Trafford that he was going to be left out and he's come in and got 85,

We're awful glad to have Bryan. We needed another left-handed pitcher, and he's been a little inconsistent, but he's had some good outings ... We're just trying to get him more consistent. But he's a great kid, and a good student.

For myself, it was awful. I just didn't feel like myself. I didn't feel like I did when I was in college.

What England have got to do is continue to win. They've got a big winter with Pakistan and India,

No excuse was offered by the captain.

They just felt that with the rain which had fallen there were damp areas that needed to dry out so the conditions would be fit for play.