Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff have given England a lift with an impressive finish to the second day of their three-day tour match with New South Wales.
England slipped to 100 for three at tea after the home side declared on 355 for nine following a rain-marred morning at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
But Pietersen (80 not out) and Flintoff (48 not out) hit some thrilling shots during the final session to help England to 256 for four at stumps and give the tourists a boost after a disappointing start to their Ashes tour.
There were other positives for England, with Alastair Cook making 59 while opener Andrew Strauss followed up his 67 in Friday's 166-run defeat by a Prime Minister's XI with a well-crafted 50.
