There Are Plenty Of Positives England Can Take
I take so many positives from the opening Test in Brisbane, despite there also being a few negatives. But England looked strong and in control of their game for the best part of three-and-a-half days and there is plenty for the guys to work with.
For me, it was a Test match of missed chances where England failed to cash in fully when they edged in front.
James Vince had the Aussies bowlers on toast during his 83, looking as assured as any Ashes debutant I have seen. He just seemed to have so much more time than anyone else and while it was a slow pitch, he had the measure of the quicks.
That he was run out was very frustrating; he should have gone on to make a big hundred to set the game up for England. First chance missed.
Then Moeen and Dawid Malan batted beautifully on the second morning to see off the new ball. They just didn’t look in any trouble and looked to be taking advantage of the slow surface.
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