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Think removing Cantwell would be suicidal unless he needs to come off

Nice bit of forward play from Henricksson...

Not good enough as the likely Ashes defeat shows but not through lack of ability or "competitive instinct". This farce is all down to the lackadaisical mindset of the players instilled by Stokes and McCullum and the daft perceived need always to "entertain". England have as many talented players as them but have not had the discipline to buckle down and build an innings and play each ball on its merits or bowl a consistent line and length - proper Test cricket. The opposition bowlers haven't had to work hard for their wickets , just pitch the ball up on a length outside off stump and sooner rather than later England's players will have a big swipe at the ball. Crawley and Pope also have a number of technical problems - as their average shows The management are also to blame for the poor preparation for this series - as if they were hoping it would all come right on the day. It's been amateurish from the start and entirely predictable

Litherland goes off for Atcheson….the academy doing some heavy lifting here

That’s a lovely touch again by Baradji he definitely has some class

He’s leaving Cantwell & McLoughlin on with yellows? I can’t help but think that’s a mistake.

Think Morishita pulled out of one too many challenges given we are now looking at a battle

I think Hericksson has been told to push up and play alongside. No idea if he has ever played as a striker.

Triple change seems a bit radical ... I guess idea is Henricksson to press for Gudjonsen. Interested to see how that goes. We have so few options up top we need it to work. Surprised it's Mori for Baradji, as Cantwell looks knackered but fair enough. Hedges for Pickering is right call.

Playing like the away side here, maybe that’s why we are winning

Henriksson, Hedges and Bardji on for Gudjohnsen, Morishita and Pickering

Hmmm Ohashi only striker on now hope we don’t just sit

Be careful what you wish for!

Liking the fact they have no subs left with 30 minutes left

I think I'd get Hedges on now and be thinking about Cantwell off for Baradji. Wish we had someone with a good engine to come on and help Ohashi out.

Need to make some changes.

How many are even there? My seat in the Jack Walker is empty and I'm not watching on tv. I hope the protests have taken root.

Pears’ kicking is atrocious

Defending at corners definitely a problem. Really miss Scott Wharton in that regard.

What's attendance looking like?

Starts today for TBA On the bench Barrett - score/update Not involved in matchday squad O'Riordan - score/update - could mean they are assessing their options for when he is recalled? He was replaced after less than an hour last week after a bad performance, but another loan player (Crew) is also excluded from their squad Olson & O'Grady-Macken - score/update Game postponed Edmondson TBA - 3pm kick off Wood - score/update

All of that came from needless pissing about at the edge of the box. Bizarre what goes through these guys heads sometimes.

Kin ell that was close

Yellow for Cantwell. He should be replaced with Baradji sooner rather than later. Need him fresh for next game.