Cork joined Lancashire after leaving Derbyshire in 2003

Dominic Cork has said Lancashire are beginning to put their poor early-season form behind them.

He took 3-60 against Nottinghamshire as his side built up a first-innings lead of 80 after three days of their County Championship match at Old Trafford.

Cork told BBC Radio Manchester: "We did not get off to a good start and we are now beginning to turn the corner."

Lancashire went into the match third from bottom in Division One, 21 points behind leaders Somerset.

Cork added: "We have had a lot of people out and you must remember that."

And the 36-year-old explained why he thinks his side are improving.

"I think that is down to players who have not played a lot of first class cricket learning their trade and getting better at it.

"Not a lot of sides around the country could boast what we have in reserve."