Struggle for Derbyshire

Aussie Michael Dighton led Derbyshire's resistance with nine fours in his 42 and the visitors will hope that first-innings centurion Travis Birt, who is unbeaten on 37, can steer them towards safety on the final day.

Grant Hodnett had earlier been Gloucestershire's last man out for 168 as the home side, 403-7 overnight, were dismissed for 454 having added 51 runs to their overnight 403-7.

n Yorkshire lost their place at the top of the County Championship after Sussex beat Lancashire by 108 runs inside three days at Liverpool. Sussex move three points ahead both with five games left.

Andrew Flintoff made only nine but bowled another four over spell.