Joe Root joins Sachin Tendulkar in 14,000 club but milestone cannot mask England gloom as record defeat looms at the Oval after New Zealand set brutal chase, writes RICHARD GIBSON

Joe Root reached 14,000 Test runs at The Oval, joining Sachin Tendulkar in an elite club of batters to achieve the milestone. Root was deputising as England captain for the injured Ben Stokes during the match. Despite the personal landmark, England faced a record defeat as New Zealand set a brutal chase target at The Oval.