England notched one of its most memorable test wins as it beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs on the fifth and final day of the first test.

England, riding on the sublime batting of Harry Brook and Joe Root, became the first team to win a test by an innings after conceding more than 500 runs in the first stanza, sealing the victory early on the fifth day of the series opener on Friday.

Joe Root celebrated his record-breaking day with a resolute 35th century as England cruised to 492-3 on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan.

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England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first test on Thursday.

England captain Ben Stokes looks to be ready to make a return to the team for the second cricket test against Pakistan. Stokes missed England’s remarkable victory in the first test in Multan, which was sealed on Friday,

England became the first team to win a test by an innings after conceding more than 500 runs in the first stanza, hammering Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs on the fifth day of their opening match on Friday.

Lee Carsley said he would be happy to return to his old job as England Under-21s manager after a chastening 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley Stadium. Carsley is in interim charge of the England senior team and last night oversaw a defeat that would appear to dent his chances of being appointed to the job permanently.

Lee Carsley has cast doubt on his chances of becoming England’s permanent head coach after a 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley.England were stunned in their UEFA Nations League clash as Greece