Ian Bell was very composed

Wasn't he? A lot of England's batsmen seemed to have forgotten that it was a five-day match. Kevin Pietersen, we're looking at you. Matthew Prior, your name's on the list. Ian Bell took bloody ages to get going, but he wasn't bothered.

The West Indies bowled well and most of England's batsmen gave quite a few chances. Bell played one moronic shot and was livid with himself. Other than that, he was mighty careful.

Are we striking Ian Bell's name from the 'may get dropped when everyone's fit' list?

England v West Indies, third Test, day one at Old Trafford
England 296-7 (Ian Bell 77 not out)