Earlier, Ryan Harris and Mitchell Johnson took three wickets each as New Zealand were bowled out for 245.

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However, with a quick, bouncey Waca wicket continuing to reward good bowling and punish poor batting, Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris both struck twice to leave England 81-5 at the close of play.

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While everyone from Johnson to Ryan to former general manager Mike Tannenbaum to former offensive coordinator Tony Sparano said they were all "on board" with Tebow, it became evident early that he had no clear role.

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