Was this the first series win in the West Indies for 36 years?

It was good to see the smiles of those old players and past captains, like David Gower and 'Beefy' who had visited and suffered heavy defeats in the past. Such a result was so far from their bruising experences and perhaps they were the only ones who really knew the true significance of this victory.

For them to see poor old Brian Lara walking back with all the bruises inflicted upon him by the England team's fine quick bowling attack - must have been sweet indeed.

This West Indies team is not a good one and the England team looks to be a good one. Just how good - we will only find out when they have to play the Australian team.