Cook has the ideal platform to register his first century of the season, the perfect fillip ahead of the first Test at Lord's on 6 May.

BBC: Cook shines as Windies struggle

The ECB hope to have a full-time coach in place before 6 May, when the first Test starts against the West Indies at Lord's.

BBC: Flower impresses ECB chief Morris

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Bopara has taken Flintoff's place in the side for the fourth Test, in which England amassed 301-3 in the first day, and is likely to deputise for him again for the final Test in Trinidad which starts on 6 March.

BBC: Flintoff to return home from tour

England will look back on an encouraging debut for Matt Prior, fine displays from most of their top-order batsmen and Panesar's Test best 6-129 in the Windies first innings.

BBC: Lord's Test ends in low-key draw

England convincingly won the first Test, although they had been reduced to 98-6 in the second innings before Matt Prior's century helped the home side establish a comfortable lead which Pakistan failed to chase down.

BBC: England captain Strauss backs Pietersen and Cook

Pietersen, Flintoff and Collingwood will all then be included in England's squad for the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's starting on 6 May.

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