England's cricketers have the wind in their sails after bouncing back from first Test blues and bludgeoning the Black Caps in Wellington, but Michael Vaughan's side (13/8) will be desperate to build on that success when they take on the Kiwis (10/3) in the third and final Test.

Starting on Friday, Napier will play host to the final episode in the three match affair, with one victory a piece leaving the series poised on a knife-edge. A draw is a strong possibility at evens, but Vaughan's now buoyant side will certainly be hoping for more.

Last time out, a revamped and rejuvenated bowling attack put paid to thirty-somethings Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard, who both disappointed in England's 189 run defeat in Hamilton's opener.

Vaughan subsequently drafted in volatile paceman Jimmy Anderson and young fast-medium prodigy Stuart Broad, with Anderson taking a thrilling 5-72 in the first innings and the 21-year-old new boy posting a useful 2-62 in the Kiwis' second innings.

The captain said: "Jimmy Anderson in the first innings was outstanding and I thought Stuart Broad's spell on Sunday afternoon was very impressive for a 21-year-old."

"We made two tough decisions at the start and those were proved to be right. It was exciting being out there with a young set of bowlers who have a decent amount of pace and created chances."

Recalled Ryan Sidebottom has, however, been England's brightest bowler and most consistent performer through the series, proving his second innings prowess with hauls of 5-105 in Wellington and 6-49 in Hamilton. These have contributed to an impressive series total of 16 wickets for an average of 17.5 runs. Shaggy-haired 'Sid' could come up trumps again and is a generous 16/1 to post a Man of the Match performance.

But the reborn bowling attack will have to remain strong in Napier, with the batting order providing little reliable back-up. Vaughan has claimed that the "defining moment" in the second Test was the partnership between Paul Collingwood and Tim Ambrose, but the 164-run stand in the first innings at Wellington was a response to yet enough top order collapse.