Caddy's more of a type not to say anything and then come out with a stupid comment, that's the way we are. I say stupid comments, but I say them all day. But he will say only one now and again. Gough, who has been awarded a benefit season by Yorkshire this year, was quick to credit the whole England team and the support staff for the resurgence in fortunes. He noted, in particular, the consistency of selection that has helped bond the England team as a unit.
Communication is a big thing in sport, and it has been first class.
It's set and example for county cricket as well. The team as a whole are playing more and more matches, and don't feel that if they have one, two bad games they are not going to be dropped. We've all played together for so long. The game on Thursday will be Gough's 50th Test, and he is keen to mark the occasion by earning a place on the honours board in the Lord's home dressing room that a five-wicket innings would warrant. Certainly he deserves to.