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ENGLAND TEST SUMMER PLAYER RATINGS: Gus Atkinson showed he belonged at this level, but which star must do better? And who has done his selection chances more harm than good?
09/09/24 14:23
LAWRENCE BOOTH: England's 2024 Test summer ended in disappointing fashion with an embarrassing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka at The Oval on Monday. The loss meant England failed to complete a 100 per cent summer for the first time since 2004. However, it has still been a hugely positive few months for Brendon McCullum's side, with five victories and two series wins along the way. Several players such as Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir and Jamie Smith have also emerged and shone, while stalwarts of the side like Joe Root and Chris Woakes showed they have plenty still to give....read
Careless Harry Brook is losing his way - cameos are fun, but they won't win England the Ashes, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
07/09/24 21:53LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE OVAL: There's been a restlessness to his batting in this series and it's frustrating spectators as much as it ought to be frustrating Brook at present.
Michael Vaughan claims Ollie Pope is NOT cut out to be England captain - but suggests the struggling batsman is better placed in other high-responsibility role
02/09/24 19:10Legendary England skipper Michael Vaughan (inset) has claimed Ollie Pope (left) isn't ready to be captain in the national Test team after struggling in recent victories over Sri Lanka.
NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root is ready to tick the final box and help England to an Ashes win in Australia
01/09/24 21:35NASSER HUSSAIN: JThe last tick - both from a personal and team perspective - for our greatest-ever batter is to dominate with the bat and contribute to a Test series win over Australia.
SECOND TEST RATINGS: Gus Atkinson was not England's only 10/10 performer at Lord's but two of his team-mates really struggled against Sri Lanka
01/09/24 21:19LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Gus Atkinson was named as the official Player of the Match after scoring 118 off 115 balls in England's first innings, also taking seven wickets in the match,
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: There's every chance Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar's world record run tally... and what Ollie Pope MUST do to improve
31/08/24 19:55DAVID LLOYD AT LORD'S: He also joined an exclusive group of players - which includes George Headley, Graham Gooch and Michael Vaughan - to have scored two centuries at Lord's.
Joe Root insists he has MORE runs in the tank as he surpasses Sir Alastair Cook to become England's leading Test centurion with 34th hundred against Sri Lanka
31/08/24 18:54LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Having equalled Alastair Cook's tally of 33 in the first innings, Root pulled clear in the second, becoming only the fourth player to score two century's at Lord's.
'Genius Joe Root is the GREATEST', says Sir Alastair Cook, as England's ton machine surpasses the former captain to become leading Test centurion - with record 34th hundred vs Sri Lanka
31/08/24 17:33RICHARD GIBSON AT LORD'S: Root spent only the most fleeting of periods alongside Sir Alastair Cook at the top of the list, having drawn level in the first innings of this match.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Gus Atkinson proves he is a gem with his maiden century and don't write off Jonny Bairstow yet
30/08/24 21:44DAVID LLOYD: Gus Atkinson continued his bright start to his career with a maiden century as England dominated day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Ollie Pope is a concern for England, aggressive 'Bazball' needs adjusting... and the secret behind Joe Root's success
29/08/24 22:52DAVID LLOYD: An England number three averaging 34 is not good enough and he was out to a ridiculous shot again on Thursday. Regardless of the vice-captaincy, this is a crucial series for Pope.
Ollie Pope has a recurring problem he needs to sort out if he is to cement a place in England's top order, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
29/08/24 20:23NASSER HUSSAIN: I don't recall Joe Root looking frenetic at the beginning of an innings, even when he was captain, and he was often coming in at 20 for two.
Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after hitting superb century to equal Alastair Cook's national record as he helps hosts to 358-7 on first day of second Test against Sri Lanka
29/08/24 18:36LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: The celebratory ritual was hardly new to him, but this was special - a 33rd Test hundred to equal Alastair Cook's national record and dig England out of a hole
Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow's England careers appear to be over as they are left out of new-look white-ball squads to face Australia
26/08/24 15:00There is no place either for Chris Woakes - a third member of England's 2019 World Cup-winning squad - or Chris Jordan.
Joe Root says he feels like 'Peter Pan' and has 'a lot of cricket' left in him despite being nicknamed 'Grandad' by his England team-mates... after inspiring Ollie Pope's young side to win in first Test against Sri Lanka
25/08/24 16:12HENRY CLARK: Root and his 12,131 Test runs amassed all over the world prove particularly invaluable. He's been there, seen it and done it, time after time.
TEST RATINGS: Joe Root marshalled the chase against Sri Lanka, while Ollie Pope looked lost at times - but which star find dug England out of a hole?
24/08/24 20:53LAWRENCE BOOTH AT OLD TRAFFORD: England began this summer's Test series against Sri Lanka with a five-wicket win at Old Trafford.
Forget Bazball! Joe Root grinds England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford
24/08/24 19:38LAWRENCE BOOTH AT OLD TRAFFORD: It wasn't pretty, and it certainly wasn't Bazball, but England got the job done, sealing a five-wicket win in the first Test against a determined Sri Lanka.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Trust me to ring the bell right, attack is in the genes of England's players - and shy Gus Atkinson makes a bold statement
22/08/24 19:57DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD: Beginning on 22-0, England found themselves in a spot of bother at 67-3 when Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence were all dismissed cheaply.
Harry Brook has the aura of Kevin Pietersen at the crease - he made it look easy for England at times against Sri Lanka, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
22/08/24 19:14NASSER HUSSAIN: The style of batter they have there is crucial because they need players who can counter and have that positive intent but also be calm and composed.
Joe Root reclaims No 1 spot in ICC Test batting rankings after the ex-England captain's rich run of form in dominant 3-0 series win over West Indies
31/07/24 16:12Joe Root's rich form against West Indies has coincided with a rise to number one in Test cricket's batting rankings.
TEST RATINGS: Joe Root was England's lynchpin, while Gus Atkinson had a sensational debut series - but which star fell away after an impressive start?
28/07/24 19:55LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: Mark Wood blew the West Indies away with a ferocious spell of fast bowling as England racked up a thumping 10-wicket victory.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: England waste chance to blood two rising stars with West Indies series already won - but Gus Atkinson shows vital stamina
26/07/24 23:20England were pegged back by a resurgent West Indies as the hosts ended day one on 38-3 after a fascinating opening day at Edgbaston.
West Indies fight back against England to put a whitewash on hold - as Gus Atkinson dazzles with the ball but England look ropey with the bat on the opening day of the Third Test
26/07/24 21:27LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: England's hopes of the whitewash many regarded a formality were dealt a blow by three late wickets as West Indies fought back on a topsy-turvy Third Test opener.
How a Twitter video, a Joe Root pep talk and a Ben Stokes love bomb got Shoaib Bashir buzzing, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH on England's spin king
22/07/24 17:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: As Shoaib Bashir spun England to victory over West Indies at Trent Bridge, it was a dot ball that confirmed the promise spotted by Ben Stokes.
TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Harry Brook's sensational Test average sees England take charge at Trent Bridge - while West Indies produce best batting show in a decade
20/07/24 20:00LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: England exerted control on Day Three of their second Test against West Indies as they closed out play 248/3 during their second innings at the crease.
Chris Woakes issues England rallying cry ahead of 'huge' Sunday morning - after Ben Duckett and Co flummoxed West Indies to build up dominant lead of 207 on day three
20/07/24 19:24LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: Woakes admitted the first hour on Sunday morning would be crucial as Brook and Joe Root seek to build on a high-class fourth-wicket stand of 108.
England take charge of second Test against West Indies after opening up 207-run lead as Harry Brook reaches half century in classy unbroken partnership with Joe Root on day three
20/07/24 17:50RICHARD GIBSON AT TRENT BRIDGE: The birthplace of Bazball appears to be cooking up another enthralling Test finish with Yorkshiremen once again cast in leading roles.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: West Indies aren't going down without a fight, Ollie Pope is starting to deliver on his promise - and why the Hundred is C-list celebrity cricket
19/07/24 19:27DAVID LLOYD: Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge really turned things round and ticked along at four an over - a real fillip for them after the tourists' showing at Lord's.
Shoaib Bashir got bashed at times by the West Indies on Day Two at Trent Bridge but England's young spin bowler is still learning on the job, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
19/07/24 19:03NASSER HUSSAIN: This was a decent start to Shoaib Bashir's home Test career, but because of his age and lack of experience there is much to learn for England's rising spin bowler.
TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: England make history for only the second time since WW2 and Joe Root storms up the all-time runs list as hosts dominate West Indies on Day One at Trent Bridge
18/07/24 19:44LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: England kick-started their second Test against the West Indies with an impressive batting display that saw the hosts eventually bowled out for 416 runs.
West Indies spinner Kevin Sinclair celebrates wicket of England batter Harry Brook with his sensational signature BACKFLIP at Trent Bridge
18/07/24 15:36England had been going well at 201 for three after lunch, with Ollie Pope well set on 76 and Harry Brook looking comfortable on 36 after replacing Joe Root not long before.
Mark Wood replaces the retired Jimmy Anderson in England's only change for second Test against West Indies, as Ben Stokes's side look to wrap up series win after dominant victory at Lord's
16/07/24 16:21LAWRENCE BOOTH: England have recalled Mark Wood for Thursday's second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge following the retirement of Jimmy Anderson.
Joe Root hails Jimmy Anderson as 'invaluable' as England legend becomes mentor to up-and-coming stars ahead of second Rothesay Test against West Indies following retirement
13/07/24 16:10Anderson, 42 later this month, is swapping the 'best job in the world' for what he hopes will be the second when England's Rothesay Test series against West Indies resumes.
TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Jamie Smith lays down a marker and Ben Stokes joins elite company as England close in on convincing win over West Indies at Lord's
11/07/24 18:56England are closing in on winning the first Test of the summer against the West Indies after dominating the action again on day two at Lord's.
Joe Root makes shocking Jonny Bairstow confession on one-year anniversary of Ashes stumping saga that ignited bitter feud between England and Australia
02/07/24 09:40The incident led to hostility between the two teams, with England and their fans furious with Australia's alleged lack of sporting integrity.
Joe Root smiles alongside partner Carrie as he receives MBE for services to cricket after the former Test captain played an integral role in England's 2019 ODI World Cup victory
12/06/24 14:20The 33-year-old had previously been handed the award as part of the 2020 New Year's Honours list for his heroics in England's 2019 ODI World Cup victory.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Joe Root scores his second century in a row as Yorkshire take control and West Indies paceman Jayden Seales takes five wickets in Sussex victory
05/05/24 21:34LAWRENCE BOOTH: A week after hitting 119 against Derbyshire, he eased his way to 156 from just 165 balls, putting on 265 with 22-year-old opener Finlay Bean, who fell for a career-best 173.
Professional Cricketers' Association fear 'someone is going to drive their car off the M1'... as exhausted players hit out at the relentless schedule
05/05/24 21:31Three-quarters of England's male professional cricket stars fear for their safety when travelling home late after matches.
Heartbreaking interview Josh Baker gave last summer re-emerges after his tragic death: Eloquent and talented cricketer, 20, opens up on his excitement for the future upon signing for Worcestershire
03/05/24 14:07A day after Baker's passing, a video of an interview with the spinner (pictured) on the back of signing a new contract and returning from injury last summer has emerged online.
Cricket pays tribute to Josh Baker as Worcestershire open book of condolences and players wear black armbands - after 20-year old star was found dead on Thursday
03/05/24 12:08Worcestershire CCC have opened a book of condolences at New Road, their home ground. Meanwhile, county players across the land including Joe Root paid tribute to the talented spinner.
Jonny Bairstow stakes his claim for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad... as the Yorkshireman hits an unbeaten century for Punjab Kings in the IPL
26/04/24 23:48The previously out-of-form Bairstow responded with nine sixes as Punjab Kings completed a record T20 chase with eight wickets and eight balls to spare.
Ben Foakes insists he can make a bigger impact when deployed higher up in the batting order after struggling in England's disappointing Test series against India
30/03/24 18:15LAWRENCE BOOTH: He finished the series with an average of 20, while his Test batting average dropped below 30 - the minimum requirement for a modern Test wicketkeeper.
England star Harry Brook set to end his grieving period away from cricket and start the County Championship season with Yorkshire after withdrawing from the Indian Premier League following his grandmother's death
25/03/24 22:18RICHARD GIBSON: Brook has not played for Yorkshire since becoming a Test cricketer; last appearing in a Division One match against Warwickshire in July 2022.
Ben Stokes warns that England should be 'written off at your peril' despite losing inside three days to India as his side suffered heavy series defeat
09/03/24 14:10PAUL NEWMAN IN DHARAMSHALA: When the dust settles, Stokes will surely know that a fourth successive defeat will raise serious questions for his partnership with Brendon McCullum.
England LOSE the fifth Test to India by an innings and 64 runs after another batting collapse on Day Three, despite Joe Root's knock of 84 - as Ben Stokes' side are thumped 4-1 in the series
09/03/24 08:30PAUL NEWMAN IN DHARAMSHALA: Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test, took five for 77 as England were defeated by an innings and 64 runs.
England's review strategy needs reviewing and Yashasvi Jaiswal makes history in Dharamshala after horror showing sees visitors collapse to 218 all out - TOP SPIN ON THE TEST
07/03/24 22:30RICHARD GIBSON: Seeking a consolation win in a series they trail 3-1, England endured a chastening opening day to the fifth Test after crumbling from 137 for two before Crawley's dismissal
NASSER HUSSAIN: To be a great side England have to master their one major failing
07/03/24 18:02NASSER HUSSAIN: Forget any debate about the merits of Bazball, what England have lacked during this series in India is a ruthless streak to get through difficult periods.
NASSER HUSSAIN: England are fun to watch but it's a DRUBBING if they lose 4-1 to India... plus I name my five favourite cricket venues
05/03/24 17:42NASSER HUSSAIN: In the end, all sports teams are judged on their statistics. How they end up at the end of a season or a series. In cricket, how many runs you scored, the wickets you took .
It could be 'sleet stops play' in the foothills of the Himalayas as 5,000 England supporters are expected to descend on Dharamshala for the final Test vs India... as Ollie Robinson looks set to be left out of Ben Stokes' squad
03/03/24 22:31PAUL NEWMAN IN DHARAMSHALA: One forecast has sleet descending on one of the most picturesque grounds in world cricket on Thursday's opening day.
NASSER HUSSAIN on the England star playing for his future - and why Ollie Robinson should NOT be picked
27/02/24 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: Shoaib Bashir offered England a glimmer of hope on Monday taking two wickets in two balls just after lunch. Yet, Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel would steady things for the hosts.
NASSER HUSSAIN: Each England player must make one significant change if they are to win their first Test series since 2022!
26/02/24 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: That's not a criticism of this England side, even if a harsh critic might point out that they've not won a Test series now since beating Pakistan in December 2022.
England suffer first series defeat of the Bazball era as India win fourth Test by five wickets - with Ben Stokes' side left to rue their second innings collapse
26/02/24 08:10PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: But wicketkeeper Druv Jurel, only introduced to this India side for the third Test, came together with Shubman Gill to calmly hit the remaining runs.
THE NOTEBOOK: Why unlucky Joe Root was given out by DRS, MS Dhoni's legacy is on show in Ranchi... and an amateur spinner's role in Shoaib Bashir's rise
25/02/24 23:26An England batting collapse left Ben Stokes' side facing the prospect of a series defeat in India. Mail Sport's Paul Newman and Lawrence Booth picks out some of the things you may have missed.
NASSER HUSSAIN: What impresses me most about India and the change England should make
25/02/24 19:41NASSER HUSSAIN: If England had gone into that third innings with a lead of 100 or more, they would have been able to bat with more freedom. As it was, the advantage had been cut to 46.
India 152 runs away from series victory with all 10 wickets in hand after Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav ripped through England's batting as Ben Stokes' side toss away strong position
25/02/24 11:26PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: It was not the first time this series England looked to have a golden opportunity to seize control and bat their way towards a famous triumph.
Stuart Broad and Michael Vaughan lead the criticism of the pitch in fourth Test between England and India... after Ben Stokes said he has never seen a surface as 'dark and crumbly'
24/02/24 16:27The pitch for the Test has received widespread criticism despite England's success in the game so far with Stokes saying he had never seen anything like it before the game got underway.
Joe Root launches passionate defence of England's 'Bazball' approach as he hits out at 'media frenzy' - despite going back to basics with unbeaten century in fourth Test against India
24/02/24 13:56PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Joe Root on Friday night launched a passionate defence of England's modern methods after going back to basics in the fourth Test.
Shoaib Bashir takes four wickets to put England in control of fourth Test against India - with tourists 134 ahead at the end of day two in Ranchi
24/02/24 11:22PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Bashir took four for 84, hardly surprisingly the best figures of his fledgling career, as India struggled to cope with the uneven bounce and England's newcomer.
NASSER HUSSAIN: This was the day Joe Root confirmed his sporting greatness... but England were able to capitalise on TWO key India mistakes
23/02/24 17:00Root judged things perfectly. Make no mistake: he'll have been stung by the criticism after Rajkot. Here, it was as if he was sending everyone a message: I'm Joe Root, and I'm one of the greats.
THE NOTEBOOK: Rehan Ahmed is latest player to drop out of Test series, Ravichandran Ashwin completes historic double... and Ravindra Jadeja may need to keep low profile at his own hotel
23/02/24 16:55Joe Root defied an unpredictable pitch to make a timely return to form as a risk-free unbeaten century stabilised England on a seesaw opening day of the fourth Test against India.
TOP SPIN ON THE TEST: Joe Root becomes ninth player in Test history to score at least ten hundreds against a single opponent... as the England star shines with unbeaten 106 in India
23/02/24 16:34LAWRENCE BOOTH: Joe Root hit an unbeaten 106 as England reached 302 for seven against India on the first day of their fourth Test on the subcontinent. Root had struggled for form ahead of the Test.
Zak Crawley hails 'unbelievable' Joe Root as England's greatest-ever batsman after his magnificent century rescued them from collapse in fourth Test with India
23/02/24 13:28PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Root made an unbeaten 106 as England recovered from 112 for five after an all-action first session to reach 302 for seven.
Joe Root ditches Bazball to rescue England with stunning century on day one of the fourth Test against India... as former skipper goes back to basics to silence his critics
23/02/24 11:28PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Joe Root went back to the methods on Friday that served him so well before the Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum revolution to make a priceless unbeaten 106.
Zak Crawley, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ben Duckett to score 50+ runs each in the first innings BOOSTED to 16/1 - as England look to keep the series alive with a win over India in the fourth test
22/02/24 20:43SponsoredIf England has any chance of being victorious in a test series in India for the first time since 2012-13, the fourth test starting tomorrow is a must-win for the visitors.
George Furbank admits he wasn't ready for nightmare England debut in 2020... but is itching to relaunch his international career against Scotland after thriving as Northampton captain
22/02/24 18:59EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: In the hall of George Furbank's house in Northampton, there is an England cap proudly on display, mounted on the wall.
NASSER HUSSAIN on what England must NOT do - and whether we should ditch the toss
19/02/24 17:00ASK NASSER: As England try and put this latest humiliation behind them as quickly as possible, our columnist answers your burning questions.
Bazball has been a joy to watch but now England must listen and learn: NASSER HUSSAIN on the changes Ben Stokes' side have to make to bounce back from third-Test hammering by India
18/02/24 18:20NASSER HUSSAIN: People will be cross at how meekly England surrendered in Sunday's second innings, but this match was lost in the first. Make no mistake about that.
Ben Stokes insists he has no regrets about England's thumping third Test defeat against India... and calls on his Bazballers to carry on doing it their way
18/02/24 16:09PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: Stokes admitted that Joe Root's ill-fated reverse-ramp, which sparked the first-innings collapse, was the turning point in what became a remarkable turnaround.
England's third Test defeat against India is labelled as 'CATASTROPHIC' and 'embarrassing' by fuming fans as visitors slump to 122 all out and lose by 434 runs in deciding innings
18/02/24 12:12England cricket supporters have blasted their third Test defeat against India on Sunday as 'catastrophic' as the visitors slumped to a dominant loss and now trail 2-1 in the series.
England suffer one of their heaviest-ever defeats as they are crushed by 434 runs by India in the third Test after collapsing AGAIN on a damning day for Bazball - as hosts claim historic win
18/02/24 11:19PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: So bad were England in being demolished for 122 to lose this third Test that the last two days have been indistinguishable from the darkest times.
Ben Duckett defends Joe Root after he lost his wicket trying to reverse ramp Jasprit Bumrah and sparked England collapse that handed third Test initiative to India
17/02/24 13:17PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: It was the first of those eight that proved the catalyst for catastrophe when Joe Root attempted one of his audacious reverse ramps.
TEST NOTEBOOK: Ben takes to Bazball like a Duckett to water, India ensures there's no slackers when it comes to domestic action and the world's fittest umpire revealed!
17/02/24 12:05Mail Sport's Paul Newman and Richard Gibson pick out some of the talking points you may have missed from day three after India took charge in Rajkot.
India build mammoth 322-run lead with Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting century before retiring hurt... after England slumped miserably from 224 for two to 319 all out after Joe Root's ill-advised reverse ramp
17/02/24 11:38PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: The scene was set and everything was in place for England to take full control of this third Test and probably the series. Then Root made an error.
Ben Duckett's superb century off just 88 balls offers England hope in Rajkot after India piled on the runs to post 445 and take control of third Test
16/02/24 11:46PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: Now the tormented became the tormentor with a breath-taking unbeaten hundred that made the master off-spinner look like the beginner this time.
THE NOTEBOOK: Ben Stokes increases bowling workload following knee op, Ravindra Jadeja restores order after early stumble... and even the lifts are England branded in team hotel!
15/02/24 22:41PAUL NEWMAN AND RICHARD GIBSON IN RAJKOT: India captain Rohit Sharma and hometown hero Ravindra Jadeja blunted England's charge on the opening day of the third Test.
NASSER HUSSAIN: If there's one player you don't want to reprieve, it's classy Rohit Sharma... and Joe Root's HUGE drop has now allowed India to take charge in third Test
15/02/24 21:52NASSER HUSSAIN: The pivotal moment of the opening day, and potentially the series, came after the morning drinks break when England offered Rohit Sharma a life.
Jack Leach is RULED OUT of England's remaining Test matches against India as the specialist spin bowler's chances of featuring again are ended by ongoing knee injury
11/02/24 09:00PAUL NEWMAN: Jack Leach has been ruled out of the rest of England's Test series in India with a badly bruised knee that he suffered while fielding in the first Test of the series in Hyderabad.
ASK NASSER: Why England should keep faith in Jonny Bairstow and what Joe Root needs to do… and can we still trust the DRS technology?
06/02/24 17:34After England's second Test against India puts them level at 1-1, we put your questions to ex-England captain and Mail Sport columnist NASSER HUSSAIN.
NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root must find a way to conquer his nemesis... Jasprit Bumrah is his biggest problem right now and he's got it coming for six more innings
05/02/24 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root's numbers are superior in this period than previously in his career. In 20 Tests, he's averaged 52.63. Previously, it was 49.19 in 117.
THE NOTEBOOK: Ravichandran Ashwin is on the cusp of history, Marais Erasmus nears 60 not out... and the Premier League relegation battle dominates the England dressing-room
05/02/24 16:16THE NOTEBOOK: Bumrah and Jaiswal starred for the hosts with ball and bat respectively, while Shubman Gill also contributed a century in the third innings of the match this week.
Ben Stokes reveals England are 'very upbeat' despite heavy 106-run defeat to India as the visiting captain insists he is happy with his side's approach
05/02/24 13:55PAUL NEWMAN: Stokes declared himself happy with England's second Test approach even though they were unable to Bazball their way to what would have been another miracle in India.
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals
Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United
Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet
Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing
Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland
Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade
But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation
It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
