Here's an insight into the weird masochism that is hammered into a man by watching England play

[Berni]

cricket for 30-plus years: I am actually rather disappointed by how easily England are getting these runs. http://www.awimb.com/images/smiley_icons/ohwell.gif

[Rich]

remaining 30 runs.

Come on - tell me.

[redgunamo]

[Luis Anaconda]

It's all right b - we will royally f**k it up at Trent Bridge

[Trixie Popsicle]

[Berni]

end. This feels empty and I will feel no great joy, relief or catharsis at the end when we win. On the other hand, a desperate scramble over the line would be excruciating, but would leave one feeling drained, exhausted and sated in a way that this bloodless win does not.

[PSRB]

[Berni]

runs knocked off in a couple of overs'.

However, with Australia having appeared to have made a game of it, I feel somewhat let down. It's weird, I know. :shrug:

[PSRB]

from the fans

[Berni]

that I can't help but laugh.

[ITSUPFORGRABSNOW]

We could lose from anywhere when he was about