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Match FactsSaturday, August 27, Lords Start time 10.30am (0930GMT)The Big PictureThe rain that swept in for the closing stages of Wednesdays first ODI provided an anticlimactic finale for a packed ensemble at the Ageas Bowl, but not even the weather could disguise another formidable show of all-round strength from an England one-day team that is starting to look like something really rather special.Unbeaten in ODIs this summer, ever since Liam Plunketts six at Trent Bridge swiped a tie in their opening game against Sri Lanka in June, England have showcased the sort of depth and balance that would be the envy of a Russian synchronised swimming team.At no stage in Pakistans somewhat old-school grind to 260 for 6 did they ever look like setting a total that would trouble an extraordinarily confident England line-up, and if Jason Roys dizzy spell was an alarming moment in an otherwise serene chase, then his brief disorientation was nothing compared to the spin that his power-packed innings had already inflicted on his opponents.England, therefore, are surely ripe for a fall. Nothing guarantees an English comeuppance more readily than the suggestion that they have finally cracked one format or another (the prosecution calls for its first witness: the fourth Test at The Oval). And if any team is capable of penetrating Englands wall of allrounders in their batting ranks, it is Pakistan with players such as Wahab Riaz or the surely-to-be-recalled Yasir Shah, whose individual bursts of brilliance can transcend mere circumstance.But even on the bowling front, the evidence from the opening ODI is that England have the edge. Mark Woods stunning speed on his return to action provided a point of difference that Wahab, for one, couldnt emulate this time out, while Joe Roots cheeky allsorts offspin - and the early wicket of Mohammad Hafeez - epitomised the confidence coursing through Englands one-day ranks. And theres variety in their depth as well. In Adil Rashid, they possess one of the most reliable legspinners in modern one-day cricket - his new-found control, allied to an always deceptive googly, makes him extraordinarily hard to dominate.However, domination is what Pakistan may require to get back on level terms in this series. Their batting in the first match was undermined by a very untimely rain delay after 42 overs that swiped the momentum from a promising stand between Sarfraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik, and arguably cost them 20-30 runs in the final reckoning. But even a total in the region of 300 might not have been sufficient to deter Englands advances.That said, theres no knowing how unsettled Englands players will be following last nights security briefing ahead of their forthcoming tour of Bangladesh. The tour is set to go ahead, but one or two players will surely be harbouring a few doubts about travelling in spite of the ECBs efforts to allay their fears. Theyll need to push all such thoughts to the backs of their minds if they want to continue their upward surge.Form guide(completed matches, most recent first)England WWWWT Pakistan LWLLLIn the spotlightIf Alex Hales is enduring something of an ebb in form and fortune, then his opening partner, Jason Roy, is positively flowing at present. He put his funny turn at the Ageas Bowl down to a lack of sugar, but he could not have timed the ball any sweeter in rampaging to 65 from 56 balls, and a summers tally of 381 runs from 320 balls, at an average of 95.25 and a strike rate of six runs every five balls. In between whiles he has clocked up his first first-class century of the summer, for Surrey against Middlesex on this very ground three weeks ago, to drop a subtle hint that his talents and technique need not be confined to white-ball cricket forever.Mohammad Amirs summer has been one of intermittent highs and lengthy periods of frustration. On Wednesday he watched yet another chance go down off his bowling - Sarfraz spilling a top-edge from Roy to add to the seven drops that Amir endured during the Tests. It cannot help that his every move has been scrutinised all summer long, and theres little question that he is struggling for form in a way that he rarely experienced during his comet-like first coming as a teenager. But now, with the circus moving back to the scene of his mis-steps in 2010, he has another opportunity to charge in and let rip. If he was palpably nervous on his first return to Lords during the Test match, then maybe, with the emotion of that day behind him, hell emerge from the pavilion feeling rather more liberated by the occasion.Team newsDavid Willey remains out of contention with his hand injury, but Chris Jordan would be raring to go after a successful recent spell for Sussex although Woods impressive comeback makes changes seem unlikely. Ben Stokes will play as a batsman once again as he continues his injury comeback, while Roots successful spell at the Ageas Bowl means that Liam Dawson is surely superfluous as a third spinning option. If he isnt selected, Jonny Bairstow is likely to be released for Yorkshires Royal London semi-final against Surrey on Sunday.England (probable) 1 Alex Hales, 2 Jason Roy, 3 Joe Root, 4 Eoin Morgan (capt), 5 Ben Stokes, 6 Jos Buttler (wk), 7 Moeen Ali, 8 Chris Woakes, 9 Adil Rashid, 10 Liam Plunkett, 11 Mark WoodYasir Shah was overlooked for the first match in favour of the greater control that Imad Wasims left-arm tweakers were able to impose, particular in the Powerplays. But Pakistan surely wont be making that same mistake again. They need wickets by the bucketload if they want to keep Englands batsmen under wraps, and Yasir has a presence that cannot be under-estimated - especially after his heroics in last months Test win. Mohammad Amir will have to come through a fitness test after leaving the field in Southampton with a side problem.Pakistan (possible) 1 Sharjeel Khan, 2 Azhar Ali (capt), 3 Mohammad Hafeez, 4 Babar Azam, 5 Shoaib Malik, 6 Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), 7 Mohammad Nawaz/Imad Wasim, 8 Wahab Riaz, 9 Umar Gul, 10 Yasir Shah, 11 Mohammad AmirPitch and conditionsThere is a bit of grass at present on another typically true Lords pitch, which may tempt England to contemplate an extra seamer in place of Moeen Ali, whose bowling has been a bit subdued in recent weeks. But then again, the baking hot weather in London at present will surely persuade them otherwise. Another high-scoring contest seems on the cards.Stats and triviaEngland have recently lost that winning feeling in Test cricket at Lords, but its nothing new where their one-day fortunes are concerned. Theyve been beaten in their last three ODIs at HQ, with their most recent win coming against South Africa in 2012. Pakistan also won their most recent ODI at Lords, beating England by 38 runs in an emotionally charged contest soon after the 2010 spot-fixing saga, perhaps best remembered from an altercation in the nets between Wahab and Jonathan Trott.Jos Buttler, who did not bat on Wednesday, still needs 22 runs for 2000 in ODIs - he has the highest strike-rate of the year (126.51) of any batsman with more than 200 runsQuotesIts tricky for us at the moment, weve got a game tomorrow and international cricket needs your full focus to perform well. Its down to us to try and put those things to one side, the decision has been made by the board and now we get on with the job in hand.Jos Buttler recognises the need to put the Bangladesh security situation to one side ahead of tomorrows match.Were going to build a team we think can compete in a year or twos time. 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Ronaldo had a tearful night as first he was injured by a strong tackle by Frances Dimitri Payet, forcing him to leave the pitch in the 25th minute of the game when he was unable to continue.He returned to the field to rally his teammates for 30 minutes of extra time when it was 0-0 after 90 minutes at the Stade de France.Defying the pain of a heavily bandaged left knee, Ronaldo took the role of assistant to coach Fernando Santos and leaped around the technical area urging on his players.When substitute forward Eder fired a fired low shot to score in the 109th minute, Ronaldo cried again and held his hands up in a prayer gesture as he walked away for a moment alone before joining the jumping huddle of celebrating Portugal players and staff.A full 12 years after a teenaged Ronaldo cried on the field in Lisbon after the Euro 2004 host Portuguese team lost 1-0 to Greece, his emotions were on show again on the big stage.This time, he left his teammates to pull off a similar upset against a favored host nation, France, on Sunday. And they did.The Portugal players quickly recovered their composure after losing their talisman midway through the first half.Ronaldo exited the pitch on a stretcher with his hands covering his face to hide the tears beneath.For the three-time world player of the year, he must have thought Euro 2016 was his best -- or evven only -- chance of a title with Portugal.ddddddddddddRonaldo was perhaps the victim of his own over-confidence and nonchalance as Payet charged in to challenge.Standing still with his right foot hovering over the ball in midfield, Ronaldo struck a teasing pose as if to taunt Payet about what he planned to do next.When Ronaldo finally passed the ball away, his weight was on his standing left leg that took the force of the Frenchmans tackle. Payets right knee bumped hard into Ronaldos left knee, and the pain was immediately obvious.Ronaldo tried to run off the injury, but repeatedly reached down with his right and left hands to gently press his knee.The Portugal team doctors treated him once on the sidelines, then bandaged the knee to give greater support.Still, Ronaldo never looked comfortable and with 23 minutes on the clock, he raised an arm to signal to Portugal coach Fernando Santos that he could not continue.Boos rained down on Payet from fans at Portugals end of the stadium when he was substituted early in the second half.After the 90 minutes ended at 0-0, Ronaldo emerged from the players tunnel to rally his teammates.Looking tense and emotional, Ronaldo went between players with hugs and words of encouragement before taking a seat in the dugout to watch the rest of the final.At half time in extra time, he urged tactical advice on long-time friend Nani and hugged the relatively inexperienced Eder.As the seconds ticked away at the end of the match, Ronaldo hugged and shoved Santos in ao hugged and shoved Santos in a shourl=http://www.cheapfootballchinajerseys.com/]Wholesale Football Jerseys[/url] Wholesale Basketball Jerseys Wholesale Baseball Jerseys ' ' '