Root: England's bowlers don't know how good they can be

Joe Root stressed the importance of England's dominant win against Pakistan, and hailed his bowlers, after the hosts secured victory by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley; watch the second Test live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10am on Thursday

Joe Root was thrilled by the performances of his bowlers as England's pace attack dismissed Pakistan for 135 before tea, to seal a statement three-day victory in the first Test at Headingley.

Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in 48.1 overs on day one, with England responding with an insuperable 409 , as they romped their way to victory by an innings and 103 runs, in what was a dream start for Root in his second spell as captain .

On day three, Ollie Robinson (3-29), Jofra Archer (3-50) and Josh Tongue (3-43) seized full advantage of a worn Headingley pitch as they took three wickets apiece, while Gus Atkinson (1-11) followed up with a wicket of his own.

Root hailed his bowlers after the victory, claiming they "don't know just how good they can be".

"I don't think our bowlers understand well that they complement each other in these conditions, and what they're capable of doing," the Yorkshireman said.

"It's really nice for them to see that and to start the series like that."

Archer, who went wicketless in Pakistan's first innings, got England off to a flying start, dismissing both Pakistan openers, Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq inside four overs.

Tongue and Robinson were prolific throughout the match, with both completing eight-wicket hauls.

Robinson, the pick of the bowlers, has now won man-of-the-match awards in the two Tests he has played this summer, and Root hailed the 32-year-old for his ability to keep threatening Pakistan's batters late into the match.

"The fact that he's still as effective in the second innings, having bowled 18 overs, and his understanding of what his requirements are in different phases of the game is important.

"For him to be effective as the pitch changed throughout and to consistently keep asking difficult questions is a really good sign for us."

After a chaotic few months, following the departures of former captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, Root, who was trapped lbw for 66 on day two, stressed the importance of the victory.

"You're playing for England, right? It's what you set out to do every time you walk out on to that field.