England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 3, Birmingham

Ross Taylor reached his half-century early on Day 3.

Olly Stone dismissed Ross Taylor for 80 as New Zealand were losing their way a bit.

James Bracey had a nightmare of a day behind the stumps, even dropping Blundell early in his innings.

Henry Nicholls departed as England hoped to bowl out NZ with a minial lead.

Stone then got Mitchell, but the lower order chipped in with handy runs to take New Zealand to 388, with a lead of 85 runs.

Matt Henry struck early to reduce England to 30 for 3.

Wagner chipped in with another three wickets as England were slipping at a rapid pace.

Joe Root hung around for a bit before Ajaz Patel sent him back with a feather to the 'keeper.

England ended the day on 122/9, ahead by just 37.