New Zealand v England photos

An encouraging sight for England fans - Ian Bell takes part in practice before start of play despite his badly bruised hand

New Zealand begin the day by scoring at a healthy rate as Ross Taylor produces some stylish strokes

Matthew Hoggard surprisingly proves the most expensive England bowler as they search in vain for a breakthrough

Taylor reaches a deserved maiden century as New Zealand add 105 during the morning without losing a wicket

After lunch, England try Kevin Pietersen's off-spin and he finally ends Taylor's innings by taking a return catch

A loose shot costs New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori a hundred and England quickly wrap up the tail

Ryan Sidebottom finishes off with two wickets in successive balls, the second far too good for last man Chris Martin

Sidebottom's figures of 4-90 are a reward for 34 overs of honest toil in unhelpful conditions

England's openers are watchful at the start of their innings but Michael Vaughan raises the tempo with a stylish drive

Vaughan's partner Alastair Cook is a model of concentration as he plays a forward defensive stroke

But Cook's attempt to pull a short ball does not pay off as substitute fielder Nick Horsley takes a diving catch

Cook kicks the ground in frustration as he makes his way back to the dressing room

Chris Martin is delighted with Cook's wicket and he claims another as night-watchman Matthew Hoggard edges to slip

In his comeback Test, Andrew Strauss is next man in and he keeps Vaughan company to the close, with England 87-2

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