Paul Collingwood's third Test hundred in just six months has put England in position to push for a series-levelling victory in Antigua.
Paul Collingwood's third Test hundred in just six months has put England in position to push for a series-levelling victory in Antigua.
Collingwood hit 113 at the Recreation Ground yesterday, following hundreds against South Africa at Edgbaston and India in Chennai to make it three in nine innings since being recalled.
England also claimed the wicket of Chris Gayle before the close of the second day after declaring on 566 for nine.
"It was important that we backed up a good day yesterday, started again and built on what we had done," said Collingwood, who faced a hostile greeting from Fidel Edwards following nightwatchman James Anderson's second-over dismissal.
"To get through Fidel's fast spell in the first hour this morning got us off to a great start.
"Jimmy did his job last night as nightwatchman but for me it was good to get in early against the hard ball and score a few runs."
The 32-year-old, lost his place last summer after a poor trot of form but has responded in emphatic manner.
"You have to adapt your game on different wickets and obviously the wicket at Edgbaston is different to Chennai and over here," Collingwood said.
"It is nice to score hundreds at any time, facing different teams and different bowlers is very satisfying.
"Whenever you make a contribution like that it is very pleasing."
