Which is where we begin today. South Africa 42-1 in their second dig, 175 ahead, effectively 175-1.

England's slight sniff is to bowl the Proteas out for under 200. Even then, a chase of 300+ on a pitch starting to misbehave would be a big ask. 

Image source, Getty Images

And they'll feel worse because it's largely their own fault. A lacklustre first day, plenty of dropped catches, South Africa's 475 miles too many.

Then, when a 20-year-old whippersnapper bundles in with seven-fer to shoot you out for 342, you're up against it.

Hard yards for England with the ball today, then try to save the match with the bat.

It's the same for England's bowlers (although not really, because they haven't exactly got a proper job, have they?)

After a poor weekend in Centurion, Alastair Cook's men face the hard yakka today.

Alarm. Snooze. Rush to get out. Packed trains. Traffic.

Meeting with the boss. Double maths. BBC cricket minimised on the desktop. A sneaky look at your phone at the back of the classroom.

Back to the grind.

Urgh. Monday morning. Work. School.

The weekend just a memory.