England v South Africa: Ben Stokes will not change approach despite first-Test loss

England was defeated by South Africa in the first Test.

England had won four Tests in a row with a swashbuckling style championed by captain and coach.

We have lost a game, but we have won four in a row. That's what happens

We don't want to look back at this and think we have to change what we did.

England were dismissed for 149 on the third day at Lord's.

Though they only managed to bat for 87.4 overs, this defeat could not be put down to the 'Bazball' that brought England their four thrilling victories earlier in the summer.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada were the stars of the show.

South Africa was better than us every day. They almost wouldn't allow us to play that way.

We have a way that we want to play. We are aware that we can be very difficult to play against.

We haven't been able to do that this week. You cannot be great all the time.

The loss was the first for the England coach and the second for the captain.

He didn't suggest they rein in their attacking approach.

He said that he doesn't think you become a bad cricket team in a single game.

We will work out some areas where we can be better and maintain a level head. We will not overreact.

South Africa is the leader of the World Test Championship after the win over India.

England's approach to Test cricket is unsustainable.

After his side's win on Friday, the opener said that he was still a "purist" when it came to Test cricket. I don't put a lot of styles of play in place. The game deserves it.

Everyone had played their part, even the guys who weren't playing.

England needs to avoid defeat in the second Test to avoid a series loss. The last Test at The Oval is at the beginning of September.

"We've got two games left, if we hold on to this for too long, and carry any baggage from this game into the next game, we are already one step behind."

I would like to ride the wave.