The West Indies, as it had been shaping up over the opening two days, went down by an innings and 114 runs in the first Test against England at Lord’s.

The formalities were completed inside the first hour of day three when West Indies, who began the day on their overnight 79 for 6 and needing another 171 to make England bat a second time were bundled out for 136. Losing their last four wickets for 4 wic

Gudakesh Motie, left unbeaten on 31, was the top batsman while Player of The Match Gus Atkinson continued his dream debut taking 5 for 61 to end with eye-catching figures 12 for 106.

He was aided by the retiring James Anderson took 3 for 32 in his final inning in Test cricket. The 41 year old having made his debut in 2003 ends his career as the third highest wicket taker in history with 704 wickets and was given honorary lifetime MCC membership.

The win halts a run of four successive Test defeats for England and gives them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Anderson immediately joins the England coaching team as a bowling mentor for the second Test at Trent Bridge, which begins on Thursday.