Foster and the rest of his MCC teammates, including Test hopefuls Michael Vaughan and Ian Bell, will be hoping for better weather on the final day at Lord's, with only 89 overs bowled so far.

BBC: Foster plays down England chances

The absence of big hitters, Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff aside, meant the orthodox approach of the likes of Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell was exposed.

BBC: Collingwood plans positive style

England will bank on five batsmen with Ian Bell replacing former skipper Michael Vaughan at number three.

BBC: England recall Harmison and Broad