After Danish Kaneria had removed Ashwell Prince, Chris Wright then had both Paul Horton and Steven Croft caught behind by James Foster within three balls and with the score still on 144, but it was too little, too late.

BBC: Lancashire wobble but draw with Essex

But last pair Steven Finn and Alan Richardson saw them past 350 before Foster stumped Finn to give Kaneria (4-74) his final wicket.

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Goalkeeper Alexander retained his place in the Rangers team, Allan McGregor left out as is custom in this competition, while there were also starts in attack for Steven Naismith and Jelavic as the cup-tied Richard Foster and injured Kyle Bartley dropped out.

BBC: Celtic 1-2 Rangers (aet)