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Sidebottom and England just off colour (0)

A brilliant, outrageous 97 by Brendon McCullum interrupted a potential embarrassment for New Zealand on day one of the first Test at Lord's.

And, under the circumstances, that helped the tourists toward a reasonable first innings score as they closed on 208-6.

McCullum has brought his devastating one-day technique into Test cricket, combining deft footwork with a brilliant eye, and while he lives dangerously at times, his attacking instinct seizes the initiative from the bowlers.

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Alec Stewart - former England captain

England should win but don't underestimate New Zealand (0)

I had a look at the Lord's pitch on Tuesday and I think it is one of the best I have seen in years.

But with the overhead rainy and cloudy conditions I think Michael Vaughan did the right thing by putting an inexperienced New Zealand batting line-up in to bat.

It's a shame we did not have any play before lunch and it will be frustrating for the players.

They were getting ready to come out to play only for the drizzle to return again but that is part and parcel of being a cricketer - it's about mental strength as well as physical strength...

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