Our trouble is our middle order comprises one batsman who is clearly not a test player (Bopara), one who has talent but not temperament or application (Bell), and Collingwood.
Bopara reminds me of Ramprakash or someone, he's undoubtedly a good player, but does have the bottle to play against the best test sides. The same comparison with Cook really. Bell as well, technically he's the best batsman in our side, no bloody mental fortitude though. Actually, do we even have a middle-order to speak of? Our lower order starts at Prior.
Bopara reminds me of Ramprakash or someone, he's undoubtedly a good player, but does have the bottle to play against the best test sides. The same comparison with Cook really. Bell as well, technically he's the best batsman in our side, no bloody mental fortitude though. Actually, do we even have a middle-order to speak of? Our lower order starts at Prior.
Cook gone, fuckery.