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South Africa captain Graeme Smith and opening partner Neil McKenzie each hit hundreds to blunt England's victory hopes in the first Test at Lord's.

Calle Barrling said he was starting to think Sweden could go all the way after they came from behind to draw with England and book their place in the semis.

France coach Stéphane Pilard described the 1-1 draw with Norway as "a cruel failure" after seeing the hosts miss out on a semi-final spot to the Scandinavian side.

Hopes and expectations are high among the four coaches in Group A as they prepare their charges for Monday's first round of matches in the U19 finals.

The positive, attacking football witnessed at UEFA EURO 2008™ is a hard act to follow, but the players and coaches in Group B will attempt to do just that.

England 1-1 SwedenLouise Fors was both hero and villain for Sweden as they gained the point they needed to reach the semis.

Scotland 0-7 GermanySix different players were on target as Maren Meinert's side sealed first place in Group B and a semi-final spot.

Spain 3-0 ItalySpain bowed out on a high note after an impressive performance against a much-changed Azzurrine side.

Norway 1-1 FranceNorway withstood a barrage of late pressure to clinch a point and secure a last-four meeting with Germany.

Andrew Flintoff boosted his hopes of an England recall by contributing two wickets as Lancashire edged towards victory over Hampshire.

Somerset will need some rapid scoring if they are to set Durham a last-day target in their rain-ruined match at Chester-le-Street.

Vikram Solanki hit a fine century to ensure Worcestershire's rain-ravaged LV County Championship Division Two match against Northamptonshire ended in a draw at New Road.

The gangsta rap of Twenty20 is a fun and necessary addition but could it really usurp the elegance and expectation of a third day at Lord's, writes Jasper Gerard.

All-rounder has to be part of five-man bowling attack at Headingley, writes Steve James.

David Haye was ringside when Wladimir Klitschko knocked Tony Thompson out in the eleventh round, in a forgettable contest, and the British fighter insisted he would need only three rounds to defeat the incumbent two belt world heavyweight champion.

Partnerships are key as Monty Panesar sets up likely England Test win. Scyld Berry reports.

Kevin Pietersen's century was truly written in the stars while Ian Bell's 199 was his finest innings, writes Steve James.

Marginalised counties will not vote for Twenty20 proposal, says Scyld Berry.

Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie blunted England's attack during the morning session on the fourth day as South Africa set out on their long journey to try to save the first Test at Lord's.