England took control of the first Ashes Test against Australia with a key partnership between Ian Bell and Stuart Broad helping the hosts to a sizeable 261-run lead at the end of the third day's play at Trent Bridge Friday.
The duo put together an unbeaten 108 runs on Friday as England finished the day on 326 for six, and the two batsmen will now look to add a few more come Saturday as they look to turn the screws on Australia.
England tyro Kevin Pietersen was all praise for Bell, who is batting on 95. "He has proven why we think he is a fantastic player," Pietersen said. "He has come out there and played a very mature innings on quite a tough wicket.
"We know how good Belly is. He is backed incredibly well in our dressing room.
"I would be foolish to say we have got enough.
"Cricket is a funny game and who knows where we will get to. You never know whether you're in the ascendancy, but I think we'd rather be the batting team at the moment with 260 in our sheds."
Australia fast bowlers Peter Siddle still believes his side are capable of pulling off a victory against England, despite the odds being stacked against them.
"We couldn't get that breakthrough in the last session which was disappointing. We will sleep on it tonight and get ready for tomorrow (Saturday) morning," he said.
"I think we are still in a very good position. There are two days to play and there are four wickets we need to get so tomorrow morning we will be fresh and ready to go.
"The first hour is key for us and if we can crack it open early and restrict their score, then we can go about our business.
"The wicket has shown it is a beautiful wicket to bat on. We need to get these four wickets and give ourselves every chance to take our time and look at getting whatever target we need to get."
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