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Broad confident of victory

Stuart Broad is confident that England can close out victory on the last day of the second Test against New Zealand.

The Black Caps ended the fourth day on 242-6 chasing a target of 438 to take a 2-0 lead in the series, but Broad believes England's bowlers can finish off the job in Wellington.

Broad has also played down fears that several dropped catches during New Zealand's second innings has increased the pressure on the tourists.

"We're delighted to be in the position we're in needing four wickets to win a Test match on the last day," he said.

"The wicket has probably suited us more here than at Hamilton where it was very slow and low and it's played a bit more into our hands.

"We've come out fighting, bowled and batted nicely and we'd fielded well up until today.

"I don't think the fielding was down to nerves. The guys were very focused on the game in hand. I think it was just down to human error.

"Our fielding in Hamilton was fantastic and we took a few blinders there, but we've put a few down here and that's just the way cricket goes sometimes."