England vs. Australia: Winners and Losers from 2nd Test at Lord's

Australia demolished England by 405 runs at Lord’s in the second Ashes Test, with the visitors dominating all four days of play in their victory.

It means the Baggy Green are level 1-1 in the series, with several of their players impressing individually over the course of this strong victory.

Meanwhile, several players failed to impress, and their performances here may well do harm to their long-term prospects of staying in the team.

Let’s take a look at some winners and losers from the second Test.

At the crucial No. 3 position in the Australian batting order, Steven Smith shone with 215 in the Baggy Green’s first innings.

It was a knock that set up what was a canter to victory for the visitors and was another indication of what the superstar batsman Smith is becoming.

England opener Adam Lyth had a game to forget at the top of the order, as he was dismissed in single figures twice.

His second-ball duck set the tone for a disappointing first innings, while his seven in the second was the first of 10 England wickets to fall in just 37 overs.

Alongside Smith, opener Chris Rogers was a man in form, as he reached 173 in the first innings to help Australia build an enormous total in the first innings.

He had to retire hurt on 49 in the second innings, but his century first time around was a real highlight for the 37-year-old left-hander.

It was another disappointing outing for England’s senior batsman Ian Bell, as he contributed to his side’s batting collapse on both occasions.

As Bell is incredibly out of form and seemingly over-matched by the Australian bowling attack, his place may well be in danger.

Back to something approaching his menacing best, Australian seamer Mitchell Johnson steamed in and terrorised England’s batsmen.

His pace was key on a relatively placid Lord’s wicket, and he was able to generate swing to give problems to every one of the home side’s players.

Still England’s top seamer, James Anderson had a game to forget, as he went wicketless in both innings and could not get the penetration he wanted.

In a worrying sign, Anderson’s economy rate was high compare to his usual high standards, as Australia got after him early.