'A great team effort' was the verdict of captain Michael Vaughan as he contemplated the unheard of luxury of being 2-0 up in a four-match Caribbean Test series following comprehensive victories in the opeing games in Jamaica and Trinidad.

England duly wrapped up the 2nd Test in Port of Spain by seven wickets on Tuesday morning, taking only five more overs to knock off the 28 runs needed.

"To lose the toss and win the match was a terrific achievement," said Vaughan.

"The way we fought on our second day with our batting was tremendous. Mark Butcher and Nasser Hussain showed all their experience and know-how and they got us into a fantastic position and allowed Graham Thorpe to go on and play the way he did.

"It was a real team effort, everyone contributed and we're delighted to be 2-0 up.

"It was very hard work. We've had two tough Test matches and the score could easily be the other way around, the West Indies got on top in both Tests but we came through those two periods. Hopefully we'll finish the series in Barbados but it will be tough there too."

Vaughan's opposite number Brian Lara, who will be under tremendous pressure in the lead up to the 3rd Test, admitted that the experienced players in the West Indies squad now had to live up to their billings.

"We need to get some rest, come back fighting and improve our game," he said.

"We've got faith in the guys we've selected and I don't think it's time to press the panic button. Our experienced players need to take responsibility, the junior players have been doing well, it's us, the more experienced players, who must come up to scratch."

23 Mar, 2004