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Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club.

England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club.

England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club.

England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club.

England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club.

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were "chuffed" after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were "chuffed" after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were "chuffed" after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were "chuffed" after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were "chuffed" after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Wolves' winless start to the season means they are on course for some unwanted records - including equalling the Premier League's lowest Christmas points tally.