New Zealand got their day off to the perfect start with the wicket of Ian Bell third ball with England still well behind Getty Images
But Alastair Cook continued his good work of the third evening to steer his side into the lead in decent shape PA Photos
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Joe Root was also key to England batting their way out of trouble Getty Images
Root shared 158 with Cook for the fourth wicket as England moved into a much healthier position with New Zealand unable to break through despite the favourable bowling conditions Getty Images
Eventually Matt Henry did strike and Root fell caught at long leg to fall short when looking dead set for a century for the second time in the match Getty Images
But Cook made no mistake, going to his first Test century in England for two years PA Photos
Then came the fireworks as Ben Stokes came out in superb touch and began to smash New Zealand all over Lord's Getty Images
Stokes launched his way to an 85-ball century - the fastest Test ton at Lord's - with 15 fours and three sixes Getty Images
Stokes fell for 101 but Cook ploughed on past 150 to give England a lead of 295 by the close Getty Images
