To blossom under Flower, England need to win

England are now ranked sixth in the ICC's Test table and any expectations of a repeat of the drama of the 2005 Ashes series are receding fast. England's temporary coach Andy Flower needs a victory to earn the job permanently, writes Vic Marks in the Observer.

The Independent's Stephen Brenkley says the countdown to the Ashes has begun but Andrew Strauss must not panic. Barring resignation or catastrophe, Strauss is certain to be in charge come 8 July. England do not need, cannot afford, a fourth captain within a year.

In the Sunday Times, Martin Johnson looks at England's performers in the Tests and says they were not the biggest failures in the Caribbean capers.

Ramnaresh Sarwan’s role will be crucial to West Indies’ resurgence, writes S Dinakar in Sportstar.