Len Hutton and Bill Edrich opening the innings, a middle order of Peter May, Denis Compton and Tom Graveney, Trevor Bailey as the all-rounder, Godfrey Evans behind the stumps, a spin duo of Tony Lock and Jim Laker, with Fred Trueman and Alec Bedser the fast bowlers.

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Then came the most enduring of partnerships, Fred and Trevor - Messrs Trueman and Bailey, who were in harness for 26 years.

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