11.38am: England have declared their second innings, setting West Indies a target of 286 to win in just over two sessions. I think there'll be 71 overs to bowl, so that is almost exactly 4 RPO for the home side, which could be enticing if they can establish a solid base. The pitch still looks pretty true, most of the five wickets to fall this morning came via forcing shots - but England, who may or may not be able to call on the services of Mark Wood, will hope to knock a couple over early and then prey on any West Indies nerves
Ollie's back, and in a better mood: "Batted lads, finish the job pls"
"Joe Root has instantly made this a great game," declares Jack
"This is why Test Cricket is the best," purrs Anonymous. "Till the end of Day 4, everybody was saying this is a dead pitch but suddenly we could have a result."
"In all honesty I just want a contest, all Test cricket has been trash recently (after NZ vs SA)." If so, Ollie, then you can call me a raccoon in a dumpster
END OF OVER:88 | 7 Runs | ENG: 344/6
- Chris Woakes17 (18b)
- Jonny Bairstow11 (20b)
- Jason Holder16-2-56-1
- Alzarri Joseph23-3-73-3
England now 280 ahead, 73 overs left in the day (minus two for the change over)
"Isn't this already a good enough target?" wonders Saad. "274 would be tough to chase in 70 overs."
END OF OVER:87 | 5 Runs | ENG: 337/6
- Chris Woakes11 (14b)
- Jonny Bairstow10 (18b)
- Alzarri Joseph23-3-73-3
- Jason Holder15-2-49-1
Here's Cartoft: "England have been scoring at six an over since Crawley was out. Why do people think WI will not be able to score three an over against a depleted attack?" And that's presumably why the England brains trusts are currently lounging around their laptop, showing no signs of waving them in any time soon...
END OF OVER:86 | 5 Runs | ENG: 332/6
- Jonny Bairstow8 (15b)
- Chris Woakes8 (11b)
- Jason Holder15-2-49-1
- Alzarri Joseph22-3-68-3