We exploited those conditions beautifully. Well this test match will serve as a preparation of sorts for england as they look ahead to the ashes, thats next week. As for ireland, the chance to play on a stage like this, well, who knows when that will come again. I guess they must try to remember the hope, rather than the missed opportunity of today. Joe wilson, bbc news, at lords. Thats it. Newsnight is getting under way on bbc two. Here on bbc one, its time for the news where you are. Have a very good night. Good evening and welcome to sportsday with me ben croucher. Heres whats been making the headlines on friday. 38 all out. Irelands hopes of a first test win against england are shattered. Rain didnt stop play at the Tour De France, hail, snow and a landslide did. And weve got a new leader too. Well tell you who shortly. And a new leaderfor england netball too asjess thirlby is named as tracey nevilles successor as head coach. Irelands first test match against england wont be forgot