Ramprakash backs Compton to soak up the pressure

"In my mind, I look at him and see a top player who is very capable of getting thousands more international runs," Ramprakash said. "But he needs to go out there and allow himself to play the game of cricket ... not the occasion.

"I think the signs are good. We'll try to look at that in his preparation, and break things down, not get too detailed. When he's played well, he's latched on to the bad ball - but he's one of those guys who does play the ball on its merits.

"He must still latch on to the bad ball when it comes along. If he does that, he's going to be in good shape."

Nick Compton needs a reminder of his Pedigree !

He needs the assurance that he is a Natural .

England, unsurprisingly, have opted for an unchanged team.

[size=1em]Compton has his chance to shine[/size], Finn keeps Jake Ball waiting once again for a Test debut

and Chris Woakes' revelatory pace and incision in Durham means his allrounder's berth

remains secure in Ben Stokes' continued absence..

compton opens the second innings for england

Yeah ...I would have slot him lower down the order  !

Eranga is Pelting  :-[

The End ?

Nick Compton shows his anguish after being dismissed.