Joe Root's second-coming as England Test captain starts with a bang at fortress Headingley - as dismal Pakistan made to pay by destructive hosts, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

Joe Root marked his return as England Test captain with a dominant victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley. England secured a crushing win before tea on the third day, with Pakistan unable to cope with the destructive hosts. The result signals a strong start to Root's second stint leading the England Test side.