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England’s other big change to their losing Ashes line-up saw Ollie Robinson brought in from the cold, and they could not have asked for more than the new Sussex captain taking three wickets in his first over back in Test cricket in more than two years without conceding a run.
The absence of the injured/rested Harry Kane gave another stark reminder of what life is like without Europe's most in-form striker. Since the 2022 World Cup their win rate with the Ballon d'Or chaser in their team is 75%, without him it's 29%. No Kane, no gain.
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Gus Atkinson's five wicket haul helps England begin rebirth with victory over New Zealand
RICHARD GIBSON: Gus Atkinson continued his love affair with Lord's, taking yet another five-wicket haul, after Josh Tongue made an initial breakthrough in the first full over of the day.
Thomas Tuchel's side earned a narrow win as 22 players got the chance for a run out in the intense Florida heat
Watch England take to training in the Florida heat before their friendly matches before the World Cup kicks off.