"It took England 20 years and a huge amount of resources to control their problem, but they did it."

Yet the actual outbreak of war took England by surprise.

One additional session of play was however subsequently possible, taking England to a 40-run lead without further loss, before poor light ended the day.

He took England into the lead, hitting out at almost every delivery to reach his only Test century after 140 minutes' batting.

Sinfield converted to take England into a 12-0 lead.

Swann's unbeaten 47 off 40 balls took England to 435.

"We believe this coaching team is the right one to collectively take England forward in the short term."

The pair eventually survived to the end of play, taking England to 5 for 143 and earning a draw.

Well, to begin with, and taking only England and the sterling area, it's a very big business indeed.

Anderson's single takes England past their tally from the first innings four years ago.