England bat Pakistan out of third Test before Robinson moves in for the kill

Brook, Lawrence and Smith miss out on centuries

Ollie Robinson takes two wickets in first over

fFriday is the only sold-out day of this third Test but whether that ­translates into a full house remains to be seen. Much like the series itself, the ­contest is long since over, set in motion by Pakistan’s ­howling ­collapse on the first day and then ­compounded by England’s ­ruthlessness on the second.

Although for all that England’s march to a 3-0 clean sweep appears a formality, there should in theory be a decent chunk of cricket to enjoy. Joe Root’s side are still eight wickets away from enjoying a weekend at ­leisure, with Pakistan, set to resume on 52 for two, 268 runs away from making them bat again.