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Tim Murtagh’s stunning five-wicket haul saw Ireland skittle out England for just 85 on the opening day of a one-off Test on Wednesday

England have been bowled out for the first time before lunch at Lord’s on the opening morning (first session) and their lowest test innings at home since 1997 against Australia.

Ireland were eventually bowled out for 207, a first-innings lead of 122 runs, with England - who only 10 days earlier won the one-day World Cup at Lord's

Tim Murtagh’s stunning five-wicket haul saw Ireland skittle out England for just 85 on the opening day of a one-off Test on Wednesday

Seven years after qualifying for Ireland, Murtagh found his name in the away honours board before lunch

Tim Murtagh said he had achieved the ambition of a lifetime by securing a place on the Lord's honours board