Swann strikes aids England's hopes

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Off-spinner Swann removed overnight duo Devon Smith and Daren Powell during a fine spell from the pavilion end as West Indies closed the morning session on 132 for three at the Antigua Recreation Ground.

Swann struck with just the second delivery after drinks when left-hander Smith was bowled attempting to heave to the leg-side and Powell lunged forward at one which did not spin as much as some of its predecessors and Paul Collingwood snapped up the outside edge.

England, and Swann, believed they had claimed a third wicket of the day with the very next ball but umpire Daryl Harper turned down leg-before appeals against left-hander Ryan Hinds.

James Anderson twice found the edge of nightwatchman Powell's bat in the opening over from the pavilion end.

However, a conservative field cost England a breakthrough as the ball flew to the boundary through the vacant region between second slip and gully at catchable height.

The next flash for four cleared the top of a strengthened cordon to further frustrate an attack striving for early breakthroughs.