Here's how you rate England's players out of 10 after their 241-run win over West Indies at Trent Bridge in the second Test match of the summer…
Zak Crawley – 3 (out of 10)
The right-hander underperformed at Trent Bridge, scoring 0 and 3 in the first and second innings respectively, before scoring 76 at Lord's.
Crawley was out for a duck after being lured by West Indies' Alzari Joseph's drive, and he let fielder Alek Athanadze slip on the third ball of day one. His second out was also single-figure, but it wasn't his fault. The 26-year-old was out as he backed up Jaden Sills' Ben Duckett's shot that spilled onto the stumps.
Ben Duckett – 8
Driven by enterprising scores of 71 and 76 from the left-handed opener, England posted aggregate scores of 416 and 425 respectively in the second Test.
Duckett showed his class in batting, smashing a total of 25 boundaries across two innings to lead England's recovery from the early loss of fellow opener Crawley.
Duckett, particularly in the first innings, looked set to break Gilbert Jessop's 122-year-old record for England's highest Test century, but was overtaken by Jason Holder off the bowling of Shamar Joseph. He did pass fifty for the second time, but it was much slower (55 balls) than in the first innings.
Ollie Pop – 8
The right-hander scored a superb 121 on day one to give England the upper hand at the start of the second Test and was named man of the match for his efforts. It was his sixth Test century and a welcome return to form after a memorable 196 in Hyderabad earlier this year.
The 26-year-old also reached 50 in the top of the second, sharing a 50-run lead with Ben Duckett.
Joe Root – 8
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Joe Root scored his 32nd Test century for England and celebrated with a ramp shot.
Root scored 122 in the second innings, the highest of any of his teammates, to give England the upper hand against the West Indies on Day Four, and together with Brooke, they put on 189.
The 33-year-old is currently eighth in the all-time Test run-scorers list, with 32 Test centuries. Sky Sports' Michael Atherton also praised Root's adoption of the Bazball, saying it was “admirable”.
“It feels like a little bit more of a mature buzzball, and you can see that in the way Joe Root plays,” said Estherton.
“He's tried to expand his game and get involved in the whole Bazball thing, which is very admirable. He's put his ego aside and done what the captain wants.”
Harry Brook – 8
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Watch Harry Brook score his first Test century on home soil and his fifth career century as he smashed a superb 120 against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.
If Root is the master, Brook is the apprentice, as former Australia international Mel Jones points out in his commentary. The 25-year-old looks more like a natural bush-bowler and showed off his skills at Trent Bridge, scoring his maiden home Test century and fifth career century.
His previous four tons came in Pakistan and New Zealand, and his score of 109 further solidified his batting prowess.
Ben Stokes – 7
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Ben Stokes spotted his stunt double in the stands at Trent Bridge during the game against West Indies.
The England captain scored 36 and 8 in the second Test, taking the key wicket of Alick Athanaze (82) to start a 175-run partnership with Kavem Hodge (120).
At 33, he has not been a great hitter in batting, but his all-round ability and his contribution as a captain, especially against youngster Shoaib Bashir, are invaluable.
Jamie Smith – 7
Smith ignited a 36-run first inning that gave the lower order momentum, but allowed just six runs in the second.
But the 24-year-old continued to impress the selectors, taking a sharp catch behind five stumps at Trent Bridge and, given that he was making his England debut at Lord's in the first Test match, he has not looked back.
Chris Works – 8
As the series progressed, Seamer's form improved and he finished the match with six wickets in Nottingham.
The 35-year-old made valuable contributions, scoring 37 runs in the first and tying for 30 with Root in the second.
Gus Atkinson – 8
The seamer had a memorable debut at Lord's, finishing with seven scalps to his name. The flat pitch at Trent Bridge meant Atkinson had to work harder for wickets and finished with four wickets.
The 26-year-old continues to show great promise, especially after he held West Indies captain Craig Brathwaite (48) to a half-century in the first innings and struck twice in three balls in the second. It is difficult to judge his adaptability to Test cricket at the moment, but like many England debutants, he shows great promise.
Shoaib Bashir – 9
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Shoaib Bashir's superb second innings five-for gave England a series win at Trent Bridge.
England's off-spinner has been a joy to watch in action and is reaping the rewards of his hard work. Basher took five wickets to lead England to a complete victory over West Indies in the second Test and secure the series win.
He became the first spinner since Sri Lankan great Mutiah Muralitharan to take five wickets in a Test at Trent Bridge.
Mark Wood – 8
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Mark Wood dismissed West Indies' Kevin Sinclair with a brutal short ball on day four of the second Test.
England took one wicket each in both innings and could have taken more had the catches not been dropped.
He bowled the fastest over by an Englishman since records began on day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge. He also ended the menacing late cameos of Shamar Joseph and Joshua da Silva in the first innings, and his blazing pace is a vital component of England's bowling attack, providing not only the difference but also the fear.
England Test Series vs West Indies
Watch day one of the third Test match between England and West Indies live from Edgbaston. Sky Sports Cricket Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26 (first pitch at 11 a.m.).
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