Hoggard ready to fight for place
Matthew Hoggard knows the hard work has only just started after earning a place in England’s 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand. He admits he would have feared for his career if the call hadn’t come, but doesn’t expect to walk straight back into the XI on Thursday. Read more
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