New Zealand v England photos

After a verbal spat in the build-up to the series, New Zealand paceman Chris Martin tests Andrew Strauss with a bouncer

Despite Martin's hostility, England make a solid start to day three as captain Michael Vaughan passes fifty

The introduction of Jeetan Patel pays off for the Kiwis as Vaughan plays down the wrong line and edges to the keeper

Kevin Pietersen is a model of concentration as he attempts to keep the New Zealand spinners at bay

England make the worst possible start to the afternoon session as Andrew Strauss plays a loose shot and is bowled

Strauss's wicket is a deserved reward for Daniel Vettori, who bowls a superb spell of left-arm spin either side of lunch

Ian Bell is able to bat without any sign of discomfort from the hand injury suffered while fielding on the opening day

But Bell leaves a gap between bat and pad and is bowled by an excellent delivery from Kyle Mills with the second new ball

Pietersen continues to rein in his aggressive instincts after tea and demonstrates a tight defensive technique

Pietersen's hopes of a big score are dashed as Vettori dives full length to take a bat-pad return catch

Paul Collingwood advances down the pitch and lofts for four in a rare show of aggression by England

England debutant Tim Ambrose is kept waiting for his first Test run but grows in confidence and survives to the close

Paul Collingwood reflects on a tough day for England as he returns to the dressing room at stumps

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