How Twitter saw England's victory

31 July 2015 04:46

England's win in the third Ashes Test was saluted on Twitter.

Former England international Kevin Pietersen led the way, tweeting: "BOOM - @Ian_Bell & @finnysteve on amazing performances! Legends! 2-1 is a might fine score line after 3 Tests for us! #BUZZING #Ashes2015."

The 35-year-old was joined by a number of other personalities in reacting to the events at Edgbaston:

"The performances of @finnysteve and Ian Bell in this test under massive pressure simply cannot be overstated. Huge plaudits to both" - ex-England spinner Graeme Swann.

" Stand up if you're 2-1 up #Ashes2015" - former England captain Alec Stewart echoes thousands of fans at Edgbaston.

"Start the Car . 2-1" - trademark response from another ex-England player David Lloyd, now a pundit.

"Brilliant win for England #Ashes2015" - 50-cap former England spinner Monty Panesar.

"Brilliant from @englandcricket the last 3 days. Exactly what was needed. Enjoy the night tonight! #Ashes2015 #winnnersbeers #2-1" - former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior.

"BOOOOOOM! Brilliant win England. Brilliant batting by @Ian_Bell" - television personality Piers Morgan.

"A dominate win to England. Australia have a lot of work (& thinking) to do to turn things around before next Test" - former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath.

"I declare it a national #BeerOclock. #2-1, Bloody love the #Ashes" - former England skipper Michael Vaughan.

"Outplayed at Edgbaston, 5 days to reflect briefly but more importantly rethink & regain mojo! #Ashes" - former Australia all-rounder and ex-Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody.

"Great to see England won at Edgbaston. We've now got a great chance to win the Ashes, though Jimmy Anderson is a big loss for next Test" - former football manager Harry Redknapp.

Source: PA