PLAYER RATINGS: Matt Henry and Devon Conway star as England's young batters struggle

The Cricketer looks at the stand-out performances, both good and bad, from the second Test at Edgbaston

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ENGLAND

Rory Burns (81 & 0): Looked really assured in the first innings, after his century at Lord's, but his dismissal on day three set the tone. 7

Dom Sibley (35 & 8): Needs to find a new way of scoring runs that isn't just soaking up pressure. He often succumbs. 4

Zak Crawley (0 & 17): Nine single-figure scores in his last 12 knocks since the Pakistan double century. Big summer ahead. 3

Joe Root (4 & 11; 0-45 & DNB): Not much he could do with his first dismissal, but then lost his contraction trying to cut Ajaz Patel. Will Young drop was key. First home series loss as skipper. 3

Ollie Pope (19 & 23): Despite his county form this was another string of failures for Pope who gets starts and then gets out far too regularly. 4

Dan Lawrence (81* & 0; 1-16 & DNB): Looked very assured in making a career-best Test score but he joins the list of young players struggling. Collected his maiden international wicket. 5

James Bracey (0 & 8): Has looked out of his depth during this series. Dropped some regulation catches. 2

Olly Stone (20 & 15; 2-92 & 1-5): Looked back to somewhere near his best on home turf with some really hostile bowling on day three. One of the few to emerge with credit, and contributed with the bat. 6

Mark Wood (41 & 29; 2-85 & 0-8): Threw everything into his performances with bat and ball. This was no dead rubber series in his eyes. 7

Stuart Broad (0 & 1; 4-48 & 1-13): Still smarting from the non-dismissal of Conway but helped limit the damage. But his efforts were in vain. 6

James Anderson (4 & 0*; 1-68 & 0-11): Five away from 1,000 first-class wickets, which may now come playing for Lancashire. Not been at the races in this series. 4

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NEW ZEALAND

Tom Latham (6 & 23*): Just the third stand-in captain to win a Test in England. Rotated and used his bowlers well. Fittingly hit the winning runs, but will step down for Kane Williamson's return. 6

Devon Conway (80 & 3): Added to his debut double century with another calm, considered knock. Looks every inch a solid Test match player. 7

Will Young (82 & 8): One of the few to bring their county form into the international arena. Possesses a proper technique to succeed at this level, but probably makes way next week. 7

Ross Taylor (80 & 0*): A really valuable Test for the experienced batter, who looks back to form after a wonderful fifty which should have been converted into three figures. 7

Henry Nicholls (21 & DNB): Might have the easiest job in international cricket batting behind Conway, Williamson and Taylor. Got done like a kipper after being roughed up by Wood. 5

Tom Blundell (34 & DNB): Totally outplayed his opposite number, caught well and is a solid presence in the middle. 6

Daryl Mitchell (6 & DNB; 0-23 & DNB): Didn't have a particularly impactful game in what will likely be his last outing of the tour. 3

Neil Wagner (0 & DNB; 1-68 & 3-18): Try telling Wagner this was a tune-up. The left-armer was sensational again and picked up Pope and Lawrence in the space of three deliveries. 7

Matt Henry (12 & DNB; 3-78 & 3-36): A bit nonsense to say Henry benefits from his experience in England: he is just that good and ideal for these conditions. England never got hold of him. 7

Ajaz Patel (20 & DNB; 2-34 & 2-25): May have bowled his way into the Test for The Ageas Bowl with a handy display though he didn't always keep a lid on the runs. 6

Trent Boult (12* & DNB; 4-85 & 2-34): Perhaps took a bit of time to hit his straps but bowled with real rhythm on day two. Selection for the final up in the air, with Southee and Jamieson rested. 7

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