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The Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era got off to a winning start as England beat New Zealand by five wickets in the opening Test match of the summer at Lord's.
Stokes' predecessor Joe Root led the hosts home to their target of 277 with his 26th Test century, surpassing 10,000 Test runs in the process, while the fast bowlers also impressed with the ball.
Here, Sportsmail's LAWRENCE BOOTH delivers his verdict on the 22 players that took to the field after England went 1-0 up in the three-match series.
The Ben Stokes a era got off to a winning start as England beat New Zealand at Lord's
England
Alex Lees - 5.5
Twice got into the 20s, but couldn't go beyond. Raised eyebrows by standing outside off stump in the first innings, but more fluent in the second.
Zak Crawley - 6
Looked the part while making 43 on the first day, but still can't resist it outside off stump. Averages 28 from 40 Test
