Former England captain Nasser Hussain has heaped praise on Alastair Cook for becoming the country's all-time leading Test run scorer.

The opener scored 75 on day two of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley to go past Graham Gooch's long-standing record.

Hussain told Sky Sports News: "He is back to somewhere near his best if not at his best. It was a great moment when he overtook Graham Gooch.

"The crowd rose to him – they really did. They appreciated a man who has given a lot for his country. Cook is someone who has been through the ups and downs of it.

"It was a very special moment for Alastair, going past his mentor and hero as Mike Atherton said on commentary. I think Graham will be quietly sitting somewhere pleased that Alastair has done it."

Cook made his England debut in 2006 and has captained the side since 2012.

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Charlie Bennett