Joe Root: It was a really good toss to have won today, and it was good to take the opportunity and use the conditions. Rest of the guys helped build big partnerships.
[On opening]
Joe Root: It's just nice to get some time in the park. Tried to hit the gaps, and it's not much difference between opening and lower down. The way Woakes also came in and batted was very good. We spent two days in the indoor nets and
[played]
Joe Root: plenty of short stuff there. You need to have the method and you need to back yourself to do it. We pride ourselves in having our basics covered.
[On bowling]
Joe Root: I've just been trying a few things. When you don't have the skills some of the other guys have, you try out a few things.
[On the Botham celebration]
Joe Root: Still a work in progress. Tried it a couple of days ago.