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James Taylor, left, goes for a quick single against Australia

Ashes 2013: England guard against complacency ahead of third Test against Australia

Selectors shake up squad as Panesar and Tremlett earn surprise recalls

Chris Tremlett has been called up to the England squad for the third Test

Ashes 2013: Steve Finn dropped by ruthless England for Chris Tremlett

Onions also dropped as Taylor and Panesar are brought into squad for third Test that could clinch Ashes

Ed Cowan of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Lewis Hatchett of Sussex

In pictures: England cricket team draw sketches of each other - with mixed results

The drawings are being auctioned on eBay for charity

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Luke Wright’s brave stand cannot stop Middlesex

Sussex’s unbeaten record ends with a crushing ten-wicket defeat

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Michael Lumb accepts that it may be too late for him to add a Test cap to his England appearance

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Matt Prior reflected on the vagaries of batting fortune after his match and series-saving innings for England. He scored an unbeaten 110 which ensured that England left New Zealand with a 0-0 draw in the series that looked likely to elude them. It was crisp, to the point and deserved the reward it brought.

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