West Indies staring down the barrel

It wasn't the kind of scenario that head coach Phil Simmons would want to be in, but the West Indies are 'under the cosh' and in danger of losing the third and final Test against England.

The visitors enter today's fourth day two wickets down in their second turn at bat with just 10 runs on the board, chasing a whopping 399 runs to win the match and the series.

Once again, Jamaican opener John Campbell failed to spark, as he went for nought to man of the moment Stuart Broad, who also claimed the wicket of nightwatchman Kemar Roach for four.

Earlier in the day, Broad claimed a remarkable six wickets to wrap up the West Indies first innings, as they just managed to avoid the follow on to be all out for 197 replying to England's 369.

Captain Jason Holder top-scored with 46 while wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich made 36.

LEAD INCREASE

With a hefty lead, England looked to put the contest to bed by increasing that lead and posted 226 for two in 56 overs to leave the Windies staring down a formidable total of 399 to win.

Openers Rory Burns with 90 and Dom Sibley 56 shared in a century stand before Joe Root came in to stroke an unbeaten 68 to spruce up England's total.

With Campbell and Roach back in the pavilion, Kraigg Brathwaite, two, and Shai Hope, four, will resume the West Indies fight on today's fourth morning.

Head coach Phil Simmons once again lamented the team's poor batting but praised the efforts of his bowlers, who have worked tirelessly in the three matches.

"Yes, we are struggling where the runs are concerned and we have struggled since after the second Test, but all in all a lot of work has been done. Yes, guys are going to go home on empty, but that's what you want at the end of a series, that they have given their all," said Simmons.

"It's been tough going this match with back-to-back Tests, and I am so appreciative and excited for everything the bowlers have put in, especially the two quicks who played in all three Test matches and have given everything that they have. I will always raise a glass for them, that they put in all the work," added Simmons.