Tongue says Root's message hit home as England eye series win

LONDON, Aug 26 : England will look to secure their first test series victory in almost two years and shift the focus back to cricket when they face Pakistan in the second test at Lord's starting on Thursday.The first-test victory by an innings and 103 runs marked the start of Joe Root's second stint as test captain but he was seething when addressing the media on Tuesday following another embarrassing disciplinary breach.Root said he was "hacked off" after videos on social media appeared to show England fast bowler Brydon Carse in handcuffs being spoken to by police officers on Saturday outside a nightclub in Derby.He was subsequently dropped from the squad for the second test. Fast bowler Josh Tongue said Root's firm talk had resonated with the players."It was a chat that was needed, a ve