Captain Cook steadies England after early losses in final test against West Indies

England captain Alastair Cook steadied the tourists to 151 for four at tea on the first day of the third and final test after West Indies enjoyed early breakthroughs.

A 60-run partnership between Cook (60 not out) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) saw England safely through the afternoon session after West Indies sensed momentum on their side.

Jonathan Trott's troubles continued as he was caught for a duck by Veerasammy Permaul at square-leg having failed to deal with a short delivery from Shannon Gabriel.

Gary Ballance (18) was bowled by a beautiful delivery from Jason Holder that cut back off the seam and Holder struck again to remove Ian Bell, snapping up a caught and bowled to leave England struggling at 38 for three.

The in-form Joe Root helped turn things around with 33 from 35 balls before he was caught behind by Denesh Ramdin off Permaul's slow left-arm.

England lead the three-test series 1-0.