Michael Vaughan hit an unbeaten 44 to help England make a solid reply after their attack failed to halt New Zealand's progress to a major first-innings total in the opening Test.

The England captain, whose time at the crease had been limited to just 31 minutes during last week's two warm-up matches, defiantly resisted the hosts' efforts to make early inroads into the top order on the second day at Seddon Park.Vaughan showed no signs of rustiness and helped the tourists progress to 87 for two at the close, trailing New Zealand by 383 runs.

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