Great ending to an awful match, from England's point of view.

We scored 435 in the first innings, largely down to the Aussie's poor bowling, our batsman weren't anything special, as proven by the lack of centuary's. It'll be harder again once Brett Lee returns for the Aussie's.

Then our bowlers produce a shocking performance in the Aussie's innings, Swann was ok but not at his best, Freddy was economical but didn't look as threatening as could be from a wicket taking point of view, Monty was as usual very average, Anderson also average and Broad was awful - I'm sorry but despite his good batting, he's so easy to score runs against as a bowler, i feel he lets the attack down, especially when Freddy's at the other end. I don't see this so called 'potential' either. He's probably better off training as a full time batsman, as he has more potential in that department than in bowling in my opinion

Then the second innings, i fancied a draw, then we concede 2 wickets in the last 7 overs before play, despite barely getting 2 wickets in 2 days, then at that point i thought they'd just crumble in a typical English fashion.

Then come Day 5, KP doesn't exactly cover himself in glory in a high pressure situation, and once again Cook fails, which is what is expected, personally i think he'd be better down the order.

Bopara has failed in this test match, but i think he's got natural ability and will come good, you could put this performance down to nerves.

I just find it pathetic the way we crumble, and it seems to happen more frequently to us than any other team in world cricket, you'd almost guarantee if that was Australia in the same positions trying to save the game they'd have done so with ease.

I don't understand why players feel the need to play shots when we have no chance of a result, if our players were more naturally talented then i'd understand but they're not, they're average.

On a more positive note the bottom order looked like they had some steel about them, Collingwood has never been my favourite player, but when England are danger Collingwood tends to come into his element, he definitely took the right approach today and he produced a superb display of resilience, test match style.

The bottom order also deserve a shout out, Broad scored just 14 but used up 71 balls, Swann produced a fantastic 31 in the circumstances using up 63 balls.

Jimmy + Monty put on a fantastic end to the match, both held their nerve when the pressure was on and both put on a brilliant end for the home fans.

This was a test of 4 and a half day's of average/awful cricket from England, a very ordinary contest from the spectators point of view, although the last half a day made up for the lack of action considerabley, you could say it was reminiscent of the 2005 Ashes series, the one which they endlessly refer too.

Moving onto the second test i feel we must drop Broad and bring in Harmison who looked dangerous in the Lions match.

I still think this series is a lost cause, unless we can grind out 3 draws, possibly rain assisted and steal a win with the Aussie's not turning up at all, winning the series 1-0 (Lol)

But seriously, i just don't see how we can win this series, what changes do you feel need to be made?

Personally i have no confidence in this team at all, the quality just isn't there, my only slightly more realistic hope of winning is the Aussie's not turning up.