I hear ya, they took a decision they got it wrong. Well done for predicting it would backfire, as it has done.

However that does not take away from a huge reason why we lost this close game. Dropped catches, missed stumpings. Compare and contrast with the opponents. Both sides under pressure at times, both sides fatigued at times. The difference in the number of big mistakes was evident.

Plus I don't think they are poorer than expected. Best bowling attack in the world right now is what the experts say. As for the batting, they have holes in it no doubt about it and nowhere near as fearsome as past squads but none too shabby. Their world test ranking tells you all you need to know. 3nd versus 3rd, bookies favourites were the tourists. Had a bet, hope I lose. Call it an insurance bet.

I don't mind those suggested changes at all and certainly would be happy to see Wood in. What's Jimmy's record like at Lord's?