Tom Hartley no longer just biding his time as Test opportunity beckons

ELIZABETH BOTCHERBY: While T20 matches came thick and fast, it wasn't until last season that Hartley cemented his spot in Lancashire's red-ball XI. He only has 20 first-class matches to his name but has the "attributes" England have been looking for

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