O Fluminense apresentará uma novidade no clássico diante do Botafogo. O clube anunciou neste sábado que fechou acordo com o Hotel Nacional. A marca do conglomerado estampará a frente dos calções do uniforme tricolor a partir deste domingo, às 11h, no Nilton Santos.
O vínculo será válido até o final do Campeonato Carioca de 2021. Mandatário do Fluminense, Mário Bittencourt exaltou que o acordo é feito em meio ao momento desafiador causado pela pandemia de Covid-19.
-Essa será uma importante parceria, com uma grande empresa do segmento de turismo. Mostra que, nesse momento, o clube está se movimentando e mantendo sua marca valorizada no mercado. Esse é nosso segundo contrato conquistado dentro do período de pandemia, deixando claro que continuamos no caminho certo – declarou.
CMO de Marketing do grupo WAM, detentora da administração do Hotel Nacional,Marco Gonzaga valorizou a relevância de selar parceria com o Tricolor das Laranjeiras.
-Sabemos da nossa responsabilidade e a nossa meta é ajudar no que for possível para o desenvolvimento do Rio de Janeiro. A parceria com o Fluminense é mais uma etapa deste pensamento do grupo e que, com certeza, não irá parar apenas neste ano do campeonato – e, em seguida, frisou:
– O Tricolor vem agregar ao grupo a paixão dos brasileiros pelo futebol e demonstrar que nosso objetivo, juntos, é o bem-estar do povo – completou.
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كشفت تقارير صحفية عن وجود حالة من الارتياح داخل أروقة نادي برشلونة فيما يتعلق بمستقبل لاعب الفريق فرينكي دي يونج بسبب المستجدات التي أوضحتها.
وسبق أن ارتبط لاعب خط الوسط الهولندي، أكثر من مرة، بخطوة الرحيل عن برشلونة.
وكان برشلونة يعلم منذ أشهر بالشكوك التي تحيط بمستقبل دي يونج، خاصة أن اللاعب نفسه فضّل تأجيل أي أمور تخص تمديد عقده مع النادي الكتالوني.
ورغم ذلك، فإن صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية ذكرت أن برشلونة يشعر بقدر من الراحة حاليًا بشأن مستقبل فرينكي دي يونج بسبب التطورات الجديدة.
وأفادت أنه لا يوجد شيء واضح بشأن مستقبل دي يونج مع برشلونة، ولكنه لم يعد جزءًا من خطط باريس سان جيرمان وبايرن ميونخ، إلى جانب تذبذب موقف مانشستر يونايتد.
وأشارت إلى أن باريس سان جيرمان سيركز معظم موارده المالية على استبدال كيليان مبابي، الذي سيرحل بشكل رسمي عن الفريق في 30 يونيو الجاري، إلى جانب دعم الأجنحة وتحسين الدفاع.
اقرأ أيضًا.. شادي رياض يقترب من مغادرة برشلونة إلى الدوري الإنجليزي
وأكدت أن أداء فيتينيا مؤخرًا نال إعجاب مسؤولي باريس سان جيرمان، ورأوا أنه يستحق الثقة وليس من المضرور ضم لاعب آخر له ملف مماثل.
ومن ثم، فإن باريس سان جيرمان لن يطرق أبواب برشلونة لتقديم صفقة من أجل ضم دي يونج.
من جهة أخرى، فإن اهتمام بايرن ميونخ بضم دي يونج يبدو أنه قد تجمد، دون الاطلاع على اهتمامات المدرب الجديد فينسنت كومباني.
وفي إنجلترا، يحدث نفس الشيء تقريبًا، حيث يواصل مانشستر يونايتد جهوده للتخلص من بعض لاعبيه لتحقيق التوازن المالي المطلوب.
ويُعد دي يونج مفضلًا لدى مانشستر يونايتد، ولكن السعر المرتفع للصفقة المحتملة قد يؤدي إلى إيقاف أي محاولة من قِبل النادي الإنجليزي.
The swing bowler may have problems getting a work permit due to not having played for Australia but would likely enjoy English conditions
George Dobell08-Feb-2018Chadd Sayers, the Australian swing bowler, has emerged as a potential signing for Sussex.Sayers revealed on the radio show in Adelaide that he was hoping to sign for the club in the coming days with a view to gaining experience of English conditions ahead of the 2019 Ashes tour.While it is unclear how Sayers would qualify for a work permit – he has not played international cricket, does not receive a central contract from Cricket Australia and is not a regular member of the Australia squad – his interest to Sussex does make sense.Not only would his style of bowling probably prove highly potent on early-season English wickets, but Chris Jordan and Jofra Archer are unavailable due to their IPL commitments and Jason Gillespie, a new addition to the Sussex coaching staff and the Adelaide Strikers coach, has seen a good deal of Sayers in action in Adelaide, where he plays his first-class cricket. A first-class bowling average of 23.56 is testament to Sayers’ control and skill.Sussex would only confirm that they are looking “at a number of options for the early part of the season” and insisted “nothing has been confirmed.”In other county news, Allan Donald has finally been granted the work permit which will allow him to take up the role of assistant coach at Kent. Donald, who has as British wife and has previously coaches with both England and Warwickshire, was due to join the county for the 2017 season but was unable to gain the required permit as his Level 2 coaching qualification was deemed inadequate.He has subsequently gained the required qualifications and been granted the work permit. He is in Antigua with the first team squad involved in the Regional Super 50 competition.Meanwhile, Hampshire are understood to have won the fierce competition to sign Sam Northeast, whose relationship with Kent has deteriorated since he expressed his reluctance to commit his future to the club.
BBC journalist and football analyst Raj Chohan has shared why Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has been "suffering" due to summer signing Kai Havertz.
Arsenal 3-1 Man United
The Gunners sealed a crucial 3-1 win over Erik ten Hag's stumbling Man United side at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday; a result which lifts Arsenal back up the table after they dropped points the weekend prior.
Mikel Arteta's side failed to beat Fulham at home a fortnight ago, courtesy of a dramatic late equaliser from star Whites midfielder Joao Palhinha, who sealed a surprise 2-2 draw for the travelling side.
As Arsenal look to compete with Pep Guardiola's imperious Man City after their treble win last season, they need to be near-perfect. Sunday's result, after some brief scares, re-hands them some momentum heading into the international break.
Marcus Rashford had actually slotted United in front on 27 minutes, but it didn't take long for Arsenal to bite back with a goal of their own; coming from Gunners captain Martin Odegaard just 60 seconds later.
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United thought they had wrestled back the lead through Alejandro Garnacho late in the second half, but his strike was ruled out through VAR after an offside check.
Arsenal summer signing Declan Rice, deep into added time on the 96th minute, finally gave the home side a last gasp lead through his deflected half volley; sending the home crown into raptures.
Gabriel Jesus secured all three points soon after with a 101st minute finish past Andre Onana; gifting Arteta a massive win to keep chase with City and West Ham at the top of the Premier League.
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How does Havertz fit into Arsenal?
One player who attracted real criticism during the encounter, though, was Germany international and summer signing Havertz.
The former Bayer Leverkusen star still has zero goals or assists to his name over his opening four league games – despite costing around £65 million – and missed a phenomenal chance to rectify that yesterday.
Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sports (via The Mail), slammed Havertz for making a "right mess" of the "big chance" right inside United's penalty area.
"Havertz, well, questions have been asked of him already very early in his Arsenal career but that was a great chance," said Neville.
"He has a swing at it and makes a right mess. That could have been a big moment for Kai Havertz, connecting with this crowd."
It's not exactly the finest start to his career in an Arsenal shirt, with BBC journalist Chohan even claiming that Martinelli has been "suffering" with Havertz recently for one key reason.
Indeed, Chohan claimed during the match on Sunday that the 24-year-old being deployed in a central left midfield role has been giving Martinelli a real nightmare.
"Zinchenko-Martinelli unreal combination," said the Football Analyst on X.
"Martinelli was suffering in the first 3 matches when it was Havertz LCM and an inferior technician at LB."
While the ex-Chelsea star is garnering plenty of critics at this moment, we believe there is still time for him to come good, especially going by Arteta's recent praise of the player in training.
Under new manager Vincent Kompany, Burnley were promoted back to the Premier League last season, after only one year in the Championship.
Despite being in charge for just one year the Belgian has completely revolutionised Burnley’s squad, with only seven players remaining from the side that was relegated.
Who has joined Burnley under Vincent Kompany?
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Since joining Burnley in July 2022, the former centre-back has brought in 26 different players permanently, across three transfer windows and in the most recent window, he brought in 15 players.
Zeki Amdouni
£16m
James Trafford
£15m
Aaron Ramsey
£15m
Jordan Beyer
£13m
Sander Berge
£12m
Wilson Odobert
£11m
Lyle Foster
£11m
Dara O'Shea
£7m
Ameen Al-Dakhil
£5m
Benson Manuel
£4m
Anass Zaroury
£4m
Michael Obafemi
£4m
Darko Churlinov
£3.5m
Josh Cullen
£3m
Arijanet Muric
£3m
Luca Koleosho
£3m
Hannes Delcroix
£3m
Scott twine
£3m
Hjalmar Ekdal
£3m
Luke McNally
£2m
Vitinho
£1m
Samuel Bastien
£700k
Enock Agyei
£300k
CJ Egan-Riley
free
Lawrence Vigouroux
free
Nathan Redmond
free
Han-Noah Massengo
free
Prior to managing Burnley, the Manchester City legend was in charge of Belgian side Anderlecht for two years, this has led to him poaching some of his best players from his former side.
One of these players is 27-year-old midfielder Josh Cullen, and as it stands Kompany’s decision to sign the Irishman looks to be an inspired one.
How much did Burnley pay for Josh Cullen?
Burnley central midfielder Josh Cullen.
Kompany first signed Cullen for Anderlecht back in 2020 from West Ham for £500k, and during his two seasons in Belgium the midfielder would go on to make 80 appearances.
But when the four-time Premier League winner made the switch to Turf Moor, the Hammer's academy graduate was quick to follow.
Cullen became Kompany’s fourth signing and moved back to England just 11 days after his manager made the switch, for a fee of £3m including add-ons.
Since his signing last summer, the Irish international has already signed a new contract three-year contract with the Clarets.
After signing the deal, he announced he couldn't wait to continue playing for Burnley.
Speaking to Burnley he said:
“I’m really happy to extend my time here, especially off the back of last year which was a really successful year for the Club.
I can’t wait to continue my career with Burnley.
“It will be great to get back to Turf Moor this weekend and be in front of the fans again and hopefully get our first three points on the board.”
Why did Kompany sign Josh Cullen twice?
Kompany snapped up Cullen again after his excellent performances under him during the 2021/22 campaign, which saw Anderlecht finish third in the Belgian Pro League.
Per Sofascore, the English-born midfielder was his side’s third top-performing player, with an outstanding average rating of 7.20.
On top of this, he also ranked second for accurate passes per game (62.2), fourth for key passes per game (1.1), third for accurate long balls per game (4.4) and first for tackles per game (2), per Sofascore.
This shows just how integral he was to Kompany’s all-round play as his quality in many different areas allowed him to control the middle of the pitch.
Furthermore, while Cullen was on loan at Charlton from West Ham, then Irons captain Mark Noble revealed in the Evening Standard what a talented player he was.
Noble said:
“Josh has something you can’t coach,”
“He has that desire every day to improve.
“He’s a talented boy with a big heart and will enjoy a good career in football.
“It just shows you that if you’re prepared to back yourself and go out on loan, rather than staying in the comfort zone, you can do it.”
What has happened to Josh Cullen since moving to Burnley?
Soccer Football – World Cup – UEFA Qualifiers – Group A – Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland – Stade de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – November 14, 2021 Republic of Ireland’s Josh Cullen in action with Luxembourg’s Daniel Sinani REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
Cullen’s top-quality form continued after moving to Turf Moor as the midfielder was able to help guide Burnley to win the Championship last season.
His form was also shown through his stats, per FBref, last season he ranked in the top 4% of all European midfielders for passes completed, per 90 minutes.
Furthermore, he ranked in the top 7% for touches, top 2% for successful take-ons and top 7% for carries, per 90 minutes.
This shows how once again he was the star of Kompany's midfield, as all play was able to go through him, and then he had the ability to move the ball successfully up the pitch into an attacking position.
This was backed up by the Belgian colossus, who last season was full of praise for Cullen.
He said:
"I can't be complimentary enough, but I think everyone can see what he does.
"The team appreciates it; his strength is that he's the ultimate player that puts the team before himself.
“Football naturally always drives you towards being selfish, it just happens that way because you've got to look after yourself, and there are only very few players, despite all of that, who decide to make a conscious choice to put the team above themselves.
"You can't really scout that, you only know it when you work with players.
“The best way to describe Josh [Cullen] is that he came to Anderlecht, from Charlton, as a squad player, and he became the most important player in my squad.
"Then he came to Burnley, back in English football in the Championship, where he was really going to help us out, and he became one of the most important players in the team."
Due to his outstanding performances, the 27-year-old has seen his value rise astronomically, per Transfermarkt he is now rated at £11.1m meaning Burnley have seen a 270% increase in his value from when they signed him only a year ago.
Cullen has backed up his Championship performances by having a strong start to life in the Premier League.
So far this season he ranks as Burnley’s seventh-best-performing player, with an average rating of 6.73, per Sofascore.
On top of this, he has ranked joint first for big chances created per game (1), fourth for accurate passes per game (46.3) and third for tackles per game (1.3).
This shows that despite making a big step up the midfielder is still able have a positive effect on his side
He has also started every game and played every minute so far this season, while also providing an assist, which means he has been involved in 33% of Burnley’s goals.
فاز منتخب السنغال بهدف دون رد على نظيره الموريتاني، في المواجهة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم الأحد، ضمن منافسات تصفيات كأس العالم 2026.
والتقى منتخب السنغال مع موريتانيا، على ملعب “شيخا ولد بيديا” في العاصمة الموريتانية نواكشوط، في إطار مباريات الجولة الرابعة من عمر مرحلة المجموعات لـ تصفيات كأس العالم.
وسجل هدف فوز منتخب أسود التيرانجا، اللاعب حبيب ديالو في الدقيقة 27 من الشوط الأول برأسية من داخل منطقة الجزاء.
واستطاع منتخب السنغال بالفوز على موريتانيا، أن يستعيد صدارة ترتيب المجموعة الثانية من تصفيات كأس العالم برصيد 8 نقاط.
طالع | ترتيب مجموعة مصر في تصفيات كأس العالم بعد تعادل جيبوتي وإثيوبيا
وكان منتخب السنغال تعادل في الجولة الثالثة أمام الكونغو الديمقراطية 1-1، في اللقاء الذي أقيم بينهما الخميس الماضي.
وعلى الجانب الآخر، يتذيل منتخب موريتانيا ترتيب المجموعة بنقطة واحدة بعد 4 جولات، خسر في 3 وتعادل في مباراة واحدة.
وتضم المجموعة الثانية في تصفيات كأس العالم منتخبات السنغال وموريتانيا والكونغو الديمقراطية والسودان وتوجو وجنوب السودان.
ويحتل منتخبا السودان والكونغو الديمقراطية المركزين الثاني والثالث، على الترتيب، لكل منهما 7 نقاط، وفي المركز الرابع يتواجد منتخب توجو برصيد 3 نقاط، ومنتخب جنوب السودان يحتل المركز الخامس برصيد نقطتين. هدف فوز السنغال أمام موريتانيا في تصفيات كأس العالم
The fast bowler counted South Africa’s first Test series wins in England and Australia since readmission as the highlights of his international career, and the 2015 World Cup semi-final defeat as a significant low point
Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg03-Apr-2018Morne Morkel will not miss strapping his ankles every time he prepares for an international game. He will not miss having wickets chalked off for overstepping, and he will not miss reading the papers and his critics, but he will miss every other thing about playing for South Africa. He will miss warm-ups and long training sessions, he will miss singing the national anthem and leading the team song, and he will miss the camaraderie of a team culture that appears healthier than ever.”A lot of guys say they don’t miss the game, but I’m definitely going to miss it,” a teary-eyed Morkel said in his final press conference. “There was not one day did I not enjoy coming to nets. I enjoyed everything.”Though Morkel’s days as an international cricketer ended on Tuesday, his time as a cricketer has not. He confirmed he still has “a few years” of cricket left in him but despite links to Surrey being reported earlier in the week was not at liberty to say where he will spend them. He insisted he has not signed a deal yet, but said his future will be clearer in the next couple of days. Today, though, he just wanted to enjoy the last few hours of being among the team he helped build and reflect on a career that is only being truly appreciated at its end.After debuting in 2006, Morkel was a key part of Graeme Smith’s plan to build a team around a strong pace battery. He was part of teams that beat England in England and Australia in Australia for the first times since readmission, and after a spending a childhood watching South Africa “have a tough time overseas”, those series wins remain his highlights.”You have all heard the stories of [Jacques] Kallis and those guys crying in the bus when that happened,” he said. “To create a team culture and identity with Biff (Graeme Smith) and Gary [Kirsten] was special. Since then, walking on the field for South Africa every time was unbelievable.”Despite the good times, Morkel conceded there were “many lowlights”, including the 2015 World Cup semi-final. “I remember it like yesterday. I had that ease in my heart that [Dale] Steyn would do it and then the way Grant [Elliott] took the game away … The body is still good for one more World Cup but unfortunately I won’t be on that bus.”That Morkel is as fit as ever has become evident since his career-threatening back injury in 2016. He returned from that stronger and more determined, and with a new approach, given to him by the former South Africa batting coach Neil McKenzie. “In the last 12 months, Neil said I want you to hit that fuller length. I know it’s floaty but if you get for four, it’s okay,” Morkel said. “I started getting wickets that way and things went according to plan.”His crowning moment came when he took a career-best 9 for 110 at Newlands, in a match that was more fitting as a goodbye, but he wanted to be part of the series finale and tried to involve himself in all the big moments. Morkel was the batsman who came in at No. 11 in the first innings when Temba Bavuma was on 95 and hoped he would be able to get him over the line.”In Port Elizabeth I sat with Temba in the dugout and we had a nice chat about cricket and his cricket and him wanting to come back from the hand injury,” Morkel said. “In the back of my head, I was hoping Keshav [Maharaj, the No. 10] would form a partnership because I have been with so many batsmen in their fifties and nineties but then I had confidence I would be able to hang around. But then I was facing Pat Cummins and it was a beauty of a ball. I was just upset I didn’t give the crowd the opportunity to cheer for one more Haydos boundary.”Morkel was dismissed for a first-ball duck and needed more consoling than Bavuma, but not nearly as much as when he entered his final innings and reached a point where he though he would not be able to bowl. Before lunch on the third day, Morkel left the field with a side strain, which an ultrasound confirmed is a grade 1 injury, but returned to take his place with the team on the fourth afternoon and fifth morning.”It was very important to be on the field; I wanted to be on the field,” he said. “I asked the doc what is the worst that can happen and I was happy to do it.”And in that he delivered a spell late on the fourth afternoon that showed no sign of injury. He dismissed the Australian openers and wanted to just keep bowling. “I knew once I started bowling if I let the oblique muscle cool down I would be in trouble. Funny enough, I was landing the ball better than normal,” he joked.In a way, that sums up Morkel’s career. Imperfectly impressive.He did not get a grand goodbye after Vernon Philander took six wickets in eight overs to leave Australia in tatters but Morkel was the one who left with a full heart. “I’m very happy. Vernon has put in a lot of hard work. That was his moment to get out and shine.”
Sunderland could be set to lose another of their academy players alongside Tom Watson, who has been linked with an exit recently, as a fresh report has revealed a possible approach from outside the Championship.
How are Sunderland doing this season?
The Black Cats and Tony Mowbray have had a mixed start to the campaign having secured three wins, one draw and suffered two defeats from their opening six games, and after taking ten points from a possible 18, they find themselves seventh in the table just outside the play-off places, via Sky Sports.
The Academy of Light have already seen Watson recently linked with an exit, with the forward once again attracting significant interest from Nottingham Forest in the Premier League having failed to land him over the summer, but he’s not the only up-and-coming prospect that could be heading for the exit door in the northeast.
Black Cats centre-back Zak Johnson has only ever made two senior appearances at the club throughout his career, but he recently put pen to paper on a new three-year deal which will see him remain at the club until at least 2026.
Speaking about his achievement, the 19-year-old said: “I am delighted to extend my stay here at Sunderland. This is my home, and it has been for over 10 years now. I would like to thank all my team-mates and all the coaches that have helped me develop into the player I am today. There is still a long way to go, but I know this is the right place for me to continue my development.”
Is Zak Johnson leaving Sunderland?
According to The Hartlepool Mail, Hartlepool are “considering an approach” for Johnson in the near future. John Askey’s side are contemplating a loan swoop for the defender as a result of several injuries meaning that they have a lack of options.
Sunderland’s teenage talent was included in Tony Mowbray’s pre-season tour squad of the USA but they “may look to consider” a temporary exit to further his development.
Clubs in the National League North are also interested in the youngster, but it’s believed that the former would be the favourites to secure his services should they make a move.
Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray.
How good is Zak Johnson?
As per journalist Josh Bunting, Johnson is an “exciting” player and one that will no doubt go on to become an integral member of Sunderland’s senior squad in the future, but sending him out on loan would be completely the right decision to make considering the potential he has to offer.
The England youth international, who pockets £400-per-week, managed three aerial wins and the same number of clearances during his only first-team appearance in the Carabao Cup this season, highlighting the rock he can be at the heart of the backline.
Johnson, who has also scored one goal since the start of his career, also has the versatility to operate out wide at right-back alongside his usual role in the centre, so his flexibility and ability to adapt is another attribute that makes him a great option for a club to have at their disposal.
Kagiso Rabada’s appeal hearing against a Level 2 sanction which cost him three demerit points and a 50% fine of his Port Elizabeth match fee will take place on March 19. The ICC have appointed New Zealand’s Michael Heron as the judicial commissioner and the hearing will be held via video conference.Heron will have 48 hours to reach a decision, which means Rabada will learn his fate by Wednesday. If cleared, he could play in the Newlands Test that starts on Friday.Heron is a judicial commissioner for New Zealand Rugby and SANZAAR, the body which operates rugby competitions between South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. He is also a national commissioner for New Zealand Cricket and a member of the ICC’s code of conduct commission and dispute resolution committee.Rabada will be represented by high-profile South African advocate, Dali Mpofu.Rabada was found guilty of making inappropriate and deliberate contact with Steven Smith after dismissing him in the first innings of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park. After having Smith trapped lbw, Rabada screamed “yes, yes, yes” in the direction of Smith, and then made contact with his shoulder on his way to celebrating with team-mates. In the aftermath, Rabada maintained he did not feel any contact and would not have contested the charge if he had.Rabada went into the fixture on five demerit points and the incident took him to eight, which equated to a two-Test ban. Rabada also earned a ninth demerit point when he gave David Warner a send-off in the second innings but did not contest that charge. That means if Rabada is cleared he will still have six demerit points to his name and will remain two away from a suspension.
England put in an outstanding fielding display during the first half of the second ODI at Mount Maunganui
ESPNcricinfo staff28-Feb-2018
Colin de Grandhomme fails to make his ground after a needless second run•Getty Images
Mark Chapman: c Willey b WoakesWoakes to Chapman, OUT, Willey runs back from midwicket and takes it with a slide on his knees. Chapman late on yet another shot against Woakes, but this time he’ll pay because he’s trapped on a middle stump line, trying to pull. Back of a length ball, with some extra climb again and he’s caught halfway in his swivel as he goes for the shot. It’s good work from the fielder, who had to go about ten yards back and to his right before reaching out and completing itRoss Taylor: run out (Willey/Buttler)Rashid to Taylor, OUT, it looks like Willey has pulled off another sensational piece of fielding. Taylor won’t wait for the third umpire’s decision on this run out. This is epic stuff from Willey at backward point. Rashid drops short and Taylor slaps it. It’s a release shot after a long time and this probably leads to him instinctively take off for a run. But Willey has leapt to his right to stop this with one hand, close to the ground. He’s then chucked it back in with force after swivelling to switch to his stronger hand and it’s close enough to the stumps that Buttler won’t have difficulty whipping the bails off. Guptill sends Taylor back, and Taylor’s dive can’t get him anywhere closeMartin Guptill: c Roy b MoeenAli to Guptill, OUT, uh oh. Guptill picks out deep midwicket. Another terrific play by England in the field. Roy makes it look so easy, that’s one of the harder catches in international cricket. Some flight from Moeen, and Guptill accepts the invitation to sweep fiercely. He hasn’t quite got it. There is plenty of bat behind the stroke, but not enough timing or elevation. The ball flies flat and low to Roy, who gets his hands in position early and takes a really good catch.Henry Nicholls: c Roy b StokesStokes to Nicholls, OUT, 130 kph, another sensational catch! England are on fire. To be fair, that was a terrible delivery, short, wide and asking to be hit. Nicholls cuts, but doesn’t keep the ball down. It flies flat and quick, like the Guptill catch, to Roy’s right at backward point. His eyes are on the ball right through, he extends his hands with a reverse cup and takes it with both hands. Another very hard catch made to look incredibly easy. Stunning work from England this afternoon.Colin de Grandhomme: run out (Bairstow/Buttler)Woakes to de Grandhomme, 1 run, OUT, full on leg stump again, same shot again. But this time Bairstow at deep square has fired a flat throw in after getting there marginally quicker. CDG is struggling. It’s been sent upstairs. It’s out. A yard short. England have been good, but it won’t be unfair to question the wisdom of going back for the second this time. It was much more in front of square and towards the fielder in comparison to the last ball. A good innings from CDG ends tamelyTim Southee: run out (Stokes/Buttler)Ali to Santner, OUT, well, what do I know. Southee’s gone. Full and drifted in at leg stump. Santner flicks to Stokes’ right at midwicket. He fumbles. Santner is waiting to make a call and has taken a few steps down. Southee, however, is craning his neck and is twisted awkwardly trying to look at the ball. When Santner does make the call to go for the run, Southee isn’t in position to sprint. Santner makes it at the non-striker’s end but Southee won’t survive as Stokes fires it on the bounce to ButtlerTrent Boult: run out (Stokes/WoakesWoakes to Santner, 1 run, OUT, length on off stump, short-arm jab into the ground, to deep midwicket’s right. A one-handed pick up and throw from Stokes. Boult appears to have slid his bat in on the second run…but third umpire’s replay finds him an inch short. A cruel end to his innings. A premature one for New Zealand. Fourth run out of the inningsAnd one that got away…Stokes to Santner, 1 run, Roy has missed a pick up and a possible run out. The first real missed chance. Santner taps this in front of point and it’s a very tight run halfway through becase Roy has already reached the ball. He can’t gather on the first attempt though