<DIV><B>'An astonishing work of research, detail and revelation. Bulging with information, packed with nuggets.' John Etheridge, <I>Sun</I></B><BR/><B>'Superbly researched... His eye for detail never wavers. It’s </B><B><B>a pleasure to read.' Vic Marks, <I>Observer</I></B></B><BR/><B>'The Cricket Book of the Year: Dauntingly comprehensive and surprisingly light-footed.' Simon Briggs, <I>Daily Telegraph</I></B><BR/><BR/><B><I>England: The Biography</I> is the most comprehensive account of the England cricket team that has ever been published, taking the reader into the heart of the action and the team dynamics that have helped shape their success, or otherwise. </B><BR/><BR/> It is now <B>140 years</B> since England first played Test match cricket and, for much of that time, it has struggled to perform to the best of its capabilities. In the early years, amateurs would pick and choose which matches and tours they would play; subse