MICHAEL Vaughan was back leading England today, but he last just two balls after winning the toss and electing to bat against New Zealand at the Gabba.
The right hander was cleaned bowled by an inswinging yorker from fast bowler Shane Bond, included in the New Zealand side despite rumours he would be rested because of his dodgy back.
Bond's first ball was a wide, at least meaning England had a run on the board when Vaughan was dismissed in the second over.
Vaughan, who has missed England's past two games with a hamstring injury in his right leg, had no time to test the injury after having his castle demolished.
It was a bad start for the England side that must win to make the finals against Australia, a best-of-three series.
Vaughan was opening the batting with Ed Joyce, who scored a classy century in England's shock win over Australia last Friday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The man to make way for Vaughan was mal Loye, and young spin bowler Ravi Bopara, who is England's 12th man, also missed out.
New Zealand made no changes to the side that lost to Australia on Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and included Bond, who looks in good form.
the Black Caps' defeat made today's match - the last of the group phase - crucial for both teams.
The equations is simple - win, and you'll play Australia in the best-of-three finals series.
"It's make or break now, and we're really looking forward to it," Vaughan said after calling correctly at the toss today.
Unfortunately for him, and his side, he was broken far too early.
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