England on top

Nov 12, 2005

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Steve Harmison roars in delight at Younis Khan's wicket•Getty Images

Andrew Flintoff grabbed the wicket of Shoaib Malik, the first of the series for England and a vital breakthrough•AFP

Captain turned tourist: Michael Vaughan can only watch from the sidelines•AFP

Waiting for a slip - England's catchers wait for an edge...•AFP

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Salman Butt cuts neatly off the back foot as Pakistan continue to dominate the opening day•AFP

Salman Butt drives elegantly in the morning session, during his partnership of 80 with Shoaib Malik •Aamir Qureshi/AFP

...then one arrived as Kamran Akmal falls to Hoggard•Getty Images

Marcus Trescothick led his side superbly•Getty Images

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But he eventually edged towards Marcus Trescothick, who headed the ball towards Geraint Jones•AFP

Steve Harmison opened the bowling with Matthew Hoggard, but Pakistan put on a solid opening stand of 80•AFP

Ashley Giles was not quite at his best on the opening day•AFP