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Moores wants England to prove their quality

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Head Coach Peter Moores wants England to head into a high-profile summer in a winning mood as attention turns to the third Test against West Indies in Barbados.

After celebrating their stunning final-day burst to secure a nine-wicket win in Grenada, Moores is determined not to let his players be content with a 1-0 scoreline.

England need not press for victory at the Kensington Oval to claim the series, but Moores will implore them to do so and grab a triumph he thinks would further underline their growing quality with the challenges of New Zealand and Australia around the corner.

“You wouldn't want to take comfort out of the win, you'd want to take inspiration out of the win to move on a drive forward,” he said.

“We're trying to build a team, and I think we've got a real chance of becoming a very successful Test match team.

“I want everyone to really enjoy the win, but then straight away we're looking at where we can take it to, where we can improve and play better cricket.

“In this game we could still have played better. The win allows us to take another step forward and it gives everybody confidence.

James Anderson inspired a final-day burst in Grenada that has left England on the brink of a series win in the Caribbean

“We talk about playing bold cricket and it helps when you win because it gives you something back for the hard work and gives you confidence.

“We've got a really good summer coming up, two tough Tests against New Zealand and then the Ashes to follow, so we want to come out of this feeling like we're a team in good shape.

“To play well and win in Barbados that would mean we go into the summer winning five out of six Tests and that would be a great place to be.”

James Anderson engineered victory on the final day, as he ramped up his pace, while Joe Root and Stuart Broad produced similarly decisive performances.

“The spell that Stuart Broad bowled in the first innings, the spell that Jimmy bowled, an unbelievable innings by Joe Root, it all helps,” Moores added.

“It is exciting because you know what they've put in. The way Joe plays spin is fantastic to watch because he is trying to master his skill and deliver it on the big stage.

“Jimmy Anderson is a master of his craft and on the last day everybody at the ground got to see a guy at the top of his game, fully motivated, bowling brilliantly.

“That then will inspire others to do the same. Someone like Ben Stokes will want that moment too.”


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