England wrap up victory

Ryan Sidebottom claimed six wickets as England completed an innings victory over New Zealand in the third Test at Trent Bridge.

Sidebottom claimed four wickets as the Kiwis collapsed in the first hour of the fourth day and ended the innings with figures of six for 67.

England won the match by an innings and nine runs as New Zealand were bowled out for 232, following-on in pursuit of England's first innings total of 364.

England captain Michael Vaughan said: "I never envisaged winning by an innings but full credit to the way we've played our cricket, the catching was very good in this game and the win here suggests we have got better as the series has gone on.

"We also know there are areas to improve and the South Africa series, as I have said all summer, will be the ultimate test of where we are at as a Test team."

England have been unchanged for five successive Test matches but Vaughan confirmed Andrew Flintoff will return to the team when he returns from injury.

Vaughan added: "I hope he will get his side right in the next few weeks, get enough cricket and be confident in himself and in his form that he can take on the South Africans.

"You would love five bowlers but I am also happy with four. It can work and the balance of the team has to be very important when you play a good team like South Africa.

"It will probably be Freddie who will have to make the call. If he is confident enough in his own form and his body whether he plays against South Africa.

"Everyone knows that, if he is fit, I would love to have him in the team."

England won the three-match series 2-0 and performances by the bowlers proved to be crucial.

Monty Panesar claimed six wickets in New Zealand's second innings at Old Trafford.

At Trent Bridge, James Anderson took seven wickets in New Zealand's first innings and Sidebottom claimed six to wrap up victory.

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