THE BIG BANG THEORY

Skipper Brook demands side come out fighting in must-win showdown

- NEIL SQUIRES

ENGLAND captain Harry Brook is doubling down on his order for attacking cricket - with the series against South Africa on the line at Lord’s today.

The humbling at Headingley on Tuesday, which saw South Africa romp home with 175 balls to spare, has backed England and their inexperienced white-ball skipper into a corner.

Brook's response, after England were bowled out for just 131, is to urge his side to keep faith with their attacking approach - but just do it better.

“We're a good enough side to just go out there and play the way we have,” said Brook.

“The more positive you are and aggressive you are as a batter, sometimes you get away with more stuff.