Other characters hang back and cast spells that support the leading warriors and gradually deplete the health or thwart the spells or other abilities of the boss.

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If Stuart Broad was in the side, he should be second change - he's capable of a support role and bowling lengthy spells, but he's not an incisive wicket-taker and he certainly should not get the new ball.

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And it could be argued that Cornhill Insurance received little return for its patient support of England's cricketers during the leanest of lean spells - it gave up in December after 22 years.

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