WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
THE TIMES: Andre Villas-Boas is facing another test of his authority as Chelsea manager after it emerged that Daniel Sturridge is growing increasingly disillusioned with his lack of opportunities to play as a centre-forward. Also: In the final two overs of the day, with the shadows having long crept over the playing surface and England's small band of supporters contemplating another tortuous journey from the ground, Andrew Strauss's team finally got their rewards for a day of unremitting patience, discipline and professionalism - three characteristics that did more than anything to ensure they left the field on day two in a far better frame of mind than on day one.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: After England's headlong rush to the exit on day one, the first Test reverted to type for the conditions, with bowlers winkling batsmen out and wickets falling by the session rather than the over. Also: A prison sentence for Mervyn Westfield would help in the fight against corruption, according to the chief executive of the International Cricket Council.
THE INDEPENDENT: The Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, has reiterated that Christopher Samba, who arrived late for training yesterday and did not work with the first team, is not for sale. Also: Manchester United's Anders Lindegaard has affirmed his belief that he can push David De Gea out of contention as the club's first-choice goalkeeper, asserting that it is his job to make sure the Spaniard is the club's No 1 in 10 years' time, after his own retirement.
THE GUARDIAN: England's batsmen have been challenged to atone for their opening-day collapse after the bowlers fought back with a gritty display in the desert on day two to keep alive their hopes of beating Pakistan. Also: Queens Park Rangers will increase security, with a greater police presence, for the FA Cup fourth-round tie with Chelsea on Saturday week.
THE SUN: The Sun today exposes share dealings that raise serious questions for Chelsea FC. Also: Nigel de Jong is set to be sold by Manchester City at the end of the season.
DAILY MIRROR: Liverpool have been branded a failure by kit suppliers adidas in a bitter war of words with their sponsors. Also: Michael Owen claims he has not given up on breaking England's goalscoring record - even though he has played just 79 minutes in the Premier League this season.
DAILY MAIL: Manchester United have been angered by Danny Welbeck's wage demands, so talks over a long-term contract are now in deadlock. Also: Andre Villas-Boas will take his flagging Chelsea players on a five-day trip to Majorca next week designed to boost team morale.
DAILY EXPRESS: Anton Ferdinand will not back down from a head-to-head with John Terry, the man accused of racially abusing him, when QPR face Chelsea in the FA Cup. Also: Stuart Broad says England can summon the spirit of Brisbane and Trent Bridge to win the first Test against Pakistan.
DAILY STAR: Anton Ferdinand has no fears about coming face to face with John Terry again. Also: Chris Samba has been told he will see out the season in Blackburn's reserves unless he withdraws his transfer request.
THE TIMES: Andre Villas-Boas is facing another test of his authority as Chelsea manager after it emerged that Daniel Sturridge is growing increasingly disillusioned with his lack of opportunities to play as a centre-forward. Also: In the final two overs of the day, with the shadows having long crept over the playing surface and England's small band of supporters contemplating another tortuous journey from the ground, Andrew Strauss's team finally got their rewards for a day of unremitting patience, discipline and professionalism - three characteristics that did more than anything to ensure they left the field on day two in a far better frame of mind than on day one.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: After England's headlong rush to the exit on day one, the first Test reverted to type for the conditions, with bowlers winkling batsmen out and wickets falling by the session rather than the over. Also: A prison sentence for Mervyn Westfield would help in the fight against corruption, according to the chief executive of the International Cricket Council.
THE INDEPENDENT: The Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, has reiterated that Christopher Samba, who arrived late for training yesterday and did not work with the first team, is not for sale. Also: Manchester United's Anders Lindegaard has affirmed his belief that he can push David De Gea out of contention as the club's first-choice goalkeeper, asserting that it is his job to make sure the Spaniard is the club's No 1 in 10 years' time, after his own retirement.
THE GUARDIAN: England's batsmen have been challenged to atone for their opening-day collapse after the bowlers fought back with a gritty display in the desert on day two to keep alive their hopes of beating Pakistan. Also: Queens Park Rangers will increase security, with a greater police presence, for the FA Cup fourth-round tie with Chelsea on Saturday week.
THE SUN: The Sun today exposes share dealings that raise serious questions for Chelsea FC. Also: Nigel de Jong is set to be sold by Manchester City at the end of the season.
DAILY MIRROR: Liverpool have been branded a failure by kit suppliers adidas in a bitter war of words with their sponsors. Also: Michael Owen claims he has not given up on breaking England's goalscoring record - even though he has played just 79 minutes in the Premier League this season.
DAILY MAIL: Manchester United have been angered by Danny Welbeck's wage demands, so talks over a long-term contract are now in deadlock. Also: Andre Villas-Boas will take his flagging Chelsea players on a five-day trip to Majorca next week designed to boost team morale.
DAILY EXPRESS: Anton Ferdinand will not back down from a head-to-head with John Terry, the man accused of racially abusing him, when QPR face Chelsea in the FA Cup. Also: Stuart Broad says England can summon the spirit of Brisbane and Trent Bridge to win the first Test against Pakistan.
DAILY STAR: Anton Ferdinand has no fears about coming face to face with John Terry again. Also: Chris Samba has been told he will see out the season in Blackburn's reserves unless he withdraws his transfer request.