Joe Root sets England target of seven Test wins in a row before Ashes

England play New Zealand twice and India five timesStuart Broad promoted to vice-captain in Ben Stokes’ absenceJoe Root has set the lofty target of securing seven successive Test victories this summer, even if the England captain concedes that planning for the winter’s Ashes assault will likely dominate thoughts in the background.The first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, starting on Wednesday, heralds the return of international crowds after a year-long absence, with the tw