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Sidebottom plays down feat

Ryan Sidebottom thought after taking seven wickets in the third Test against New Zealand in Napier that is was the best day of his career.

The Nottinghamshire star has been by far England's best bowler throughout the series and claimed figures of 7-47 as the tourists secured an unlikely 85-run first-innings lead.

New Zealand were dismissed for 168 after losing their last nine wickets for only 65 runs and Sidebottom said: "It's the best day's cricket of my career. It was pleasing because our backs were against the wall at one stage.

"We lost some quick wickets this morning, but this has put us in a great position, so it's pleasing to do that.

"Every dog has its day I suppose, but I'd like to keep it going. I've got a seven-for - a career-best in all cricket - so that makes it even more special, but also because it puts us in a good position over the next three days.

"Things can change quickly, but if you keep putting the ball in good areas you've always got a chance."