Dan Wells, Will Howitt, Ben Holl, Duncan McLaughlin and Nathan Long- better known as Fred, Fred, Fred, Fred and Fred Flintstone have had a great time today.

The Bristol based group are here at the test for the first and second days play and are willing England on to victory. Unfortunately though when we caught up with the lads at Tea their mood was somewhat hampered by the score of 185-6. “300. That’s what we’re going to need” said Dan, the others agreeing that another 120 would need to be a minimum for the home side.

It’s the groups first trip to Trent Bridge and despite the “average to poor” start from England said that the host ground was very nice and welcoming and predicted a 3-1 England win in the series.

TMS Phill Tufnell

“I don’t think England will mind bowling this evening, get out there and use the conditions.”

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1884- The first Test Match is played at Old Trafford

1975- Graham Gooch makes his England test debut against Australia- he was out for a pair. Sorry Graham

1990- Nottinghamshire Legend Sir Richard Hadlee played his last Test Match against England

@dhunter4uq

I think, if i’m honest, i’d rather be sat at trent bridge with a beer than in the office.

@_elliepea_

Wish I was at Trent bridge right now #ashes

@alastairkirkby

I would pay serious money to be sitting at Trent Bridge with a pint of ale right now. #ashes

Michael Vaughn from TMS Blog:

“It’s a key wicket because Trott played in such a controlled fashion and now Jonny Bairstow comes to the crease, who hasn’t had much time in the middle, in his first Ashes Test.”

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@varad297

Picturesque Trent Bridge, snow white uniforms, overcast skies and nerves all around, the #ashes are a royal cricketing treat.

@petermblackburn

It’s days like this when you realise how lucky Notts people are. Trent Bridge possibly the finest ground in the country and looks great full.

Love Trent Bridge myself. It’s my favourite ground along with the Oval in the UK. Helps that it is the closest venue to me.

Great to see a sell-out match at Trent Bridge, such a special ground where many legends of the game have played #ashes

I want to go watch the #Ashes at #trentbridge

The latest tweets from around the ground and those watching around the world at lunch here on day one.

All square at lunch at Trent Bridge England 98-2 – Trott and Pietersen together – important afternoon session. #ashes

lunch on the first day!! Honours even!! #trentbridge #ashes

Looks a cracking test wicket at Trent Bridge: value for shots for the batsmen, but something for the bowlers too – even a bit of turn #Ashes

RT @philagius People saying honours even at Trent Bridge but I’m sure England have a shedload more MBEs

As the Australians took to the field closely followed by Alastair Cook and Joe Root and the familiar soundtrack of Jerusalem built to its crescendo. Yet as the applause rang out and Cook started his preparations at the crease a sound of thunder ripped through the air.

Breaking through the clouds and swooping in a spectacular display the RAF Red Arrows few over the Trent Bridge pavilion and around the ground. It was an incredible end to the pre match build up and sets the tone for the most exciting series the cricket world has to offer.