Never in doubt
Superlatives really can't describe that. Those of us lucky enough to see it on the TV today were very, very privileged. Those who were at the ground itself have just had a sporting day for the ages. Truly remarkable innings under the most extreme pressure.
In the cold light of day, Tim Payne must bear quite a bit of the responsibility for the Aussies defeat - the refusal to try and cut the single off on the fifth ball was sensible earlier on, but inexcusable towards the end. And the decision to review what could never in a hundred years be an LBW was mind boggling, and cost them the game. That being said, the not out for the Stokes LBW by Joel Wilson was utterly horrendous. How he doesn't think that is hitting the stumps is frankly incredible.
Now we need to get the England batting order sorted out, and that cannot include Roy opening. It may not include him at all, but I could make a case for him in the middle order. I think Denly has earnt the right to open and has ten days to work on the short pitched stuff.
As for bowling, I think Anderson (providing he is fit) for Woakes is a no brainer.
All in all, a great Test match and sets the series up nicely - I'm not sure who I fancy most, but I think we may have two further gereat games, weather permitting.