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David Lloyd: 'New Zealand in control'

Lloyd: 'New Zealand in control'
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David Lloyd believes that New Zealand are in control of the third Test against England following the second day of play Auckland.

David Lloyd has claimed that New Zealand are in control of the third Test against England in Auckland.

Steven Finn took six wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 443 on day two, but the tourists lost Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott as they ended the evening session on 50-2.

"England were terrific in taking the nine wickets, but they've got a lot to do to win the game," former England coach Lloyd told Sky Sports News. "New Zealand are still in control of this match; I think they've been excellent.

"They showed good discipline when they came out to bowl, while England were only going along at two an over and had two big wickets fall in Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott.

"When you consider Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are the next two in, I'd say New Zealand are feeling pretty happy about their performance."

The two sides are currently tied at 0-0 in the three-Test series after two draws in the opening two matches.

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