Vaughan at lowest ebb after defeat

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It stretches their dismal run in overseas Tests to just one victory in the last 17 and England, who entered the series as overwhelming favourites, facing an uphill battle to claim anything out of the three-match series.

"I guess it's my lowest point as England captain," admitted Vaughan. "It's never nice when your team has performed to a level you don't expect.

Both sides began the day harbouring hopes of victory with New Zealand resuming 269 runs ahead on 147 for eight, but the momentum changed from the moment they set England a victory target of 300 in a minimum of 81 overs.

Their challenge was ended quickly with seamer Kyle Mills tearing through their top order by claiming four wickets for two runs in 25 balls as England slumped to 110 all out despite a 33-run last wicket stand between Ian Bell and Monty Panesar.

"To get to a ground on the last day with a small sniff of victory and to end up losing in such a dramatic fashion is not a great feeling at all," Vaughan added.

"We felt if we'd have got to 80 or 100-1, which on that wicket was certainly achievable, we could maybe have had a dip this afternoon at that target, but when you lose four quick wickets it was going to be difficult.

"Kyle Mills bowled well and put it in a decent area but the talent we have in that batting unit, to get bowled out for 110 is not acceptable."