England is on the brink of a commanding victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, thanks to an exceptional debut performance by Gus Atkinson, who took 7 wickets for 45 runs on the first day. This overshadowed James Anderson's final Test, although he contributed by dismissing Kraigg Brathwaite and Alick Athanaze. England's batting lineup, featuring half-centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, and Joe Root, established a strong lead, reaching 371 in their first innings. West Indies struggled, collapsing to 121 in their first innings and sitting at 79-6 in their second. Anderson's final match marks the end of an era, while Atkinson's debut heralds a promising future for England's bowling attack.