Joe Root backs Trevor Bayliss before England’s second Test against Pakistan

• Ben Stokes faces fitness test on morning of match
• Surrey’s Sam Curran called up as cover for Headingley TestThe ignominy of seventh place in the world Test rankings awaits England if they lose to Pakistan in Leeds. But for their captain, Joe Root, the blame for this perilous predicament falls solely on the players themselves rather than the head coach.Already No5 in the standings, Root’s side must avoid defeat on his home ground to maintain what is already mediocrity. R