We have reached the halfway point in the County Championship and Essex has assumed top spot after a superb win, featuring a double-ton from Jordan Cox, which earning him a call up to the England test team. Somerset also pulled off a stunning win, thrashing current champions Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. In Division 2, Middlesexpulled off a rare win and Kent look to be the side to watch.

Our panel of supporters take a look at the action from around the country:

Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire

Dan Haggar on Essex

Harry Everett on Somerset

Alex Gates on Middlesex

Craig Tranter on Lancashire.