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ENGLAND V NEW ZEALAND PLAYER RATINGS: Wicketkeeper James Bracey unsurprisingly flounders in two jobs that are alien to him while Matt Henry put a mediocre record behind him with accuracy for the visitors

England lost a home Test series for the first time since 2014 after an eight-wicket defeat by New Zealand.

A poor batting display on day three saw Joe Root's men head into day four with a 37-run lead with only one wicket - which was taken on the first ball of day four - remaining.

The Black Caps then knocked off the 38 runs required within the hour despite losing two wickets as they warmed up perfectly for the World Test Championship final against India in Southampton on Friday.