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sport news BUMBLE ON THE TEST: South Africa have an incredible attack, but England need ... trends now

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BUMBLE ON THE TEST: We expected some quick games under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, but I didn't think this one would be over today... South Africa have an incredible attack, but England need some new openers England lost to South Africa by an innings and 12 runs at Lord's in the first Test It was England's first defeat since all-rounder Ben Stokes took over as captain South Africa's pace attack shone after their batters registered a good score England have plenty to think about, including selection, tactics and injuries 

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England were blown away today in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's, losing by an innings and 12 runs as the visitors' pace attack dominated England's batsmen.

England eventually dismissed South Africa for 326 this morning before crumbling with the bat, all out for 149 inside 38 overs as they were dealt their first loss of the Ben Stokes - Brendon McCullum era. 

Sportsmail's DAVID LLOYD picks out his talking points from the day. 

England captain Ben Stokes saw England suffer defeat for the first time under his leadership

England captain Ben Stokes saw England suffer defeat for the first time under his leadership

SOUTH AFRICA AHEAD IN ALL AREAS

 Well, I said we might be in for some quick Tests but I didn’t expect this first one to be over before tea on the third day. 

England were totally outplayed by a highly impressive South Africa. It’s nothing to do with the attacking way England have been playing. 

Dean Elgar’s side played with great discipline and a really potent attack but this win was set up by diligent play from their batters in getting them above 300. With this attack a score of 326 is very competitive…

Anrich Nortje (right) took three wickets in the second innings to help South Africa to victory

Anrich Nortje (right) took three wickets in the second innings to help South Africa to victory

NEW OPENERS, PLEASE...

It was a case of same old same old for England at the top of the order and you would think they need two

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