England's three-match Test series against Pakistan was blighted by poor weather but both sides will take positives from an absorbing contest which the home side won 1-0.

England v Pakistan: Three things we learned

England have the luxury of six specialist pacemen in their 14-man squad for this week's first Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford -- a welcome "headache" for captain Joe Root.

England pace aces create 'headache' for Root ahead of Pakistan Tests

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja is of the view that the Azhar Ali-led side is capable of defeating in England and will feel confident of their chances after witnessing the West Indies run past the hosts in the first Test of the ongoing three-match Test series.

Can Pakistan defeat England in the Test series? Ramiz Raja gives his take