The only previous time they played a Test there, in 2006, the visitors won by an innings and 80 runs with nightwatchman Jason Gillespie scoring an unbeaten double century. Yet Southgate played the 24-year-old wide on the right where he impressed with his speed but constantly strayed infield as England failed to stretch the home side. The result left the Serbians top of the standings with 15 points from seven games, two ahead of Ireland who lost ground after being held to a 1-1 draw in Georgia. “Overall, these factors were responsible in the team’s performances stagnating over the last 12 months, especially after the Olympics. “I’d take 80 frames of a single rally and teach my students,” says the former club level coach of 60. ’Roelant Oltmans said that he has no regrets from his time as India coach. The Dutch are fourth in their group on 10 points, one place and two points behind Bulgaria, but a maximum return from their final three games could still secure a top-two finish. But England were flattered by a late flurry of goals in Friday’s 4-0 win in Malta, a performan. The player informed the committee during the meeting that there was a disquiet within the team. Was it really Lin Dan who whisked away in a car after his loss.