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Matt Brown: England put Black Caps in familiar danger on fourth day of tight test at Headingley
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By Andrew Alderson at HeadingleyThe synonym jar is almost empty to describe the narrow margins in the cricket test series between England and New Zealand.The same applies in the third and final test at Headingley. The visitors hanker to claim something tangible as runners-up, yet the hosts' nerve have consistently held to win the key moments.Stumps on the fourth day brought that same sense of familiarity. England had moved to 183 for two in the chase for 296 with Joe Root 55 and Ollie Pope 81 after New Zealand were dismissed for 326.Under normal circumstances that would mark a challenging target in a fourth innings, but given the current Baz-ball enlightenment period under new coach Brendon McCullum, nothing is beyond the realm.England have already hauled in 277 and 299 at Lord's and Trent Bridge respectively. A calculated gamble looms across 90 overs – but more likely fewer - on the final day. So far they are cruising.Root's highlight came reverse scooping Neil Wagner for six to bring up England's 100. Such