England left mountain to climb

Michael Vaughan led by example as he made chase for New Zealand's formidable first innings total.

The England captain was 44 not out, but saw his side slip to 87 for two, in reply to 470 all out, at the close of play on the second day of the first test.

New Zealand were bowled out during the middle session after Ross Taylor scored his maiden test century while Daniel Vettori made 88. Jamie How had scored 92 and Brendon McCullum made a swashbuckling 51 on the first day in the other major contributions to New Zealand's innings.

Taylor's century was forged in an 148-run seventh-wicket record partnership against England with Vettori who appeared to be in sight of his third test century when he played a lazy shot was caught by Strauss in the slips.

Ryan Sidebottom, who will be on a hat-trick when New Zealand bat again after capturing Patel (five) and Martin (0) on successive balls to end their first innings, was the most successful England bowler with figures of four for 90.

Alastair Cook and Vaughan slowly accumulated runs when England went into bat and made it through to 84 without loss, but Chris Martin took two late wickets leaving England 383 runs behind.

Vaughan was lucky to still be at the crease after a confident leg before appeal from Vettori. Television replays showed he was struck on the pad before the ball richocheted to his bat.

New Zealand's dual spin attack could pose problems for England on the fourth and fifth days, with offspinner Jeetan Patel already extracting considerable turn and sharp bounce.

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