Eoin Morgan hungry for more runs after maiden Test century

The Irishman closed day one of the first npower Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge with an unbeaten 125 out.

That knock formed the major part of an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 213 alongside Paul Collingwood (81no) towards 331 for four.

Asked whether he believes his maiden hundred - at only the third attempt - has answered some of the questions about his suitability for Test cricket, Morgan said: "I think I have.

"I also think I've improved my game a lot and I'm still improving, especially in this format.

"I hope I'll have a lot more to contribute in the future. I've only played three games, so I've a lot to learn in the future - and more runs to score, I hope."

Morgan was not committing himself about how many of those might come today - against an attack featuring the dangerous Mohammad Aamer (three for 39) - but he believes England have already put themselves in a very favourable position.

"I'm far from a double-hundred. The pitch is starting to deteriorate quite a lot," he said.

Morgan and Collingwood needed to dig in at 118 for four after a rush of three quick wickets either side of lunch.

But it was only after he reached 78 that Morgan, who was to go to his hundred with a straight six off Shoaib Malik, needed the use of the decision review system to overturn Asoka de Silva's verdict that Danish Kaneria had him lbw.

"I had a bit of doubt in my mind. I walked down the wicket, and Colly said 'I think you should review it'.

"The angle he [Kaneria] was coming from, he was always going to struggle to hit the stumps."

Morgan was indebted to Collingwood then, and beforehand too as the pair batted England out of an awkward spot.

"Paul is a great man to have around, with plenty of experience from a huge number of games," he said. "He keeps your feet nailed to the ground."

Pakistan did not help themselves, wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal in particular having a tough time - dropping a straightforward catch to reprieve Strauss early on and then missing an even easier stumping when Collingwood was on 48.

It was also Akmal who was entrusted with the responsibility of Pakistan's DRS policy - which went wrong when they blew both their permitted failed chances within two overs shortly after lunch.

Umar Amin was not a central player, but it was left to him to confirm: "We were in a good position, but unfortunately we gave it away.

"Eoin Morgan played a fantastic innings."

Amin was not ideally placed for either of Pakistan's failed reviews against Kevin Pietersen but said: "I thought at the time they were out. I just consider it a hard day at the office."