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The duo both underperformed in the first game of the three-match series in Hamilton and have been axed for the Wellington clash, with James Anderson and Stuart Broad given the nod.

England captain Michael Vaughan admitted: "It was a very tough call. We had a gut feeling that we just needed to make a change and we've gone with two of them.

"We felt the attack just needed a bit of a shake-up and it's a great opportunity for Jimmy and Broady to come in and try and establish themselves at this level.

"I also hope Matthew Hoggard and Steve Harmison really fight to try and get their places back, because that's going to create a healthy environment as well.

"It was a really hard decision, but when you're in a position like we are, you have to make the odd tough decision and it was just a gut feeling that Jimmy deserved his opportunity.

"It's a very tough call on Hoggy, but we've gone with that and hopefully it will be the right decision.

"We've gone with that and hopefully the young lads with thrive with the opportunity and come out and put on a good display."