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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Chris Woakes and Joe Root of England celebrate winning the 1st Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Root shows class to guide England to victory against Sri Lanka

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England's Joe Root in action during day four of the First Rothesay Test match at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 24, 2024.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: England's Jamie Smith acknowledges his 50 during Day 2 of the 1st International Test Cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford on August 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Smith stars as England battle to lead against Sri Lanka

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England's Jamie Smith (right) as Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando watches on during day three of the First Rothesay Test match at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Friday August 23, 2024.

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