Graham Thorpe was in sensational form

"I would think England have the edge but it only takes a couple of balls to turn things around. The first session on Saturday will be crucial," he added.

"Shoaib Akhtar got up some gas and got through some of the England batsmen with pure pace on a slow track, which was pleasing.

"But England played well and you have got to give them credit."

Thorpe also said England still had plenty to do if they were to win the first Test given rain has reduced the match to four days.

"Hopefully we can get through the 400-mark and then bowl out Pakistan in a day," he explained.

"We'll have to play the perfect game."

Thorpe was finally undone from a bouncer by Waqar and expressed his displeasure at losing his wicket in such a fashion.

"I was disappointed to get out, mainly because it was to Waqar," Thorpe added.

"I don't like giving my old mate a wicket, especially after he laid that trap.

"But you have to be philosophical - you are sometimes going to make a mistake."