Quote Originally Posted by animallittle3 View Post
You could be right there Dave , if Rooty goes early it's hard to see any of the others stepping up .
I think our middle order batsmen are more than capable. Can they do it under pressure though? Well that's another question. I don't think victory rests solely on Root staying but the 1st hour is crucial. If Root stays and gets his century we will have a chance.

If we pull off this unlikeliest of victories I firmly believe the momentum is with us. Lose then we will look back on the entire 1st innings with massive regret. Then it's a case of being in for another Aussie caning.