Cook and Bell dig in but New Zealand in charge

England's Alastair Cook looks dejected while Gary Ballance walks off after he was dismissed for a duck. Action Images via Reuters / Philip Brown

LONDON (Reuters) - Alastair Cook and Ian Bell survived a torrid final session to guide England to 74 for two on the third day of the first test against New Zealand on Saturday but the hosts still face a tough task to save the match.

England trail by 60 runs after New Zealand were bowled out for 523, Kane Williamson contributing a patient 132.