A sad day for England and in many ways the end of an era as Michael Vaughan today resigned as England captain.

He cited his drop in form, loss in focus, and general feeling that "now was the right time to go". He was very firm on the fact that he intended to play on for England, but he will miss the Oval Test to take a break from the game.

Hugh Morris also informed the press that Paul Collingwood has stodd down as ODI captain to concentrate on his own form.