Ethan Bamber thought he had another for a moment there, with Luc Benkenstein beaten - but it was just that, and no feather of an edge through to the wicket keeper, despite the fervent appeals.

Swing and a miss from Will Smeed - not a lot of footwork to talk about here.

That was probably Smeed's first loose shot since coming to the crease, now 16 not out off 27 balls, following James Rew's dismissal early this morning.

After the carnage of the first 25 minutes, prompted by a Keith Barker triple-wicket-maiden and a cheap dismissal induced by Ethan Bamber, Paul Walter and Luc Benkenstein have calmed things down a little.

Benkenstein survived the phantom played-on (see 11:34 BST) to score two boundaries, while Walter has been using footwork to account for the seaming deliveries.

50 for Max Holdenpublished at 11:47 BST

11:47 BST

Northants v Middx 128-1 - lead by 60

Only 50 miles separates the County Ground at Northampton from Edgbaston - but in terms of action, they are light years apart this morning.

While four wickets were falling in the opening half an hour in Birmingham, it's been a relatively sedate start to the final day in this one - 15 runs coming in the first 10 overs.

Sam Robson brought up his half century off the second ball of the day and now Max Holden goes past 50 for the 35th time in first-class cricket, pulling Ben Sanderson to the boundary backward of square.

Lancashire have made a strong start to the final day in Bristol.

Michael Jones is expressing himself, currently 30 not out, rotating the strike with Keaton Jennings (43 not out).

Gloucestershire need to break this partnership now if they are to have a chance of an unlikely victory today.

Jones and Jennings look set.

Will Williams is appealing for lbw with the second ball of his ninth over but there looks to be a bit of bat involved. Jones didn't look particularly concerned any way.

Dropped catchpublished at 11:42 BST

11:42 BST

Hants v Somerset 162-4 - target 287

Change of bowling for Hampshire.

Liam Dawson comes on to replace Sonny Baker from the Hilton End.

Will Smeed flashes at one aerially with the third ball of the over and it reaches Codi Yusuf at deep backward point who is at full stretch one-handed, and gets fingertips to it, but can't cling on.

It would have been a screamer but it goes down for the hosts.

Grace Ballinger
The Blaze and Manchester Super Giants seamer

A terrific sight to see Bamber and Barker fired up - unless you are an Essex fan!

There is something special about this Warwickshire seam attack, even without Woakes.

Bamber is constantly questioning the outside edge, whilst Barker angles in and forces the Essex batters to play at the ball.

The Bears are yet to bowl any spin during this fixture, which is unsurprising considering the quality of pace on display at Edgbaston.

Thanks for your message Gary, and thanks for giving us a good talking point for the day.

Who on the county circuit do you think is most deserving of an England call?

Who are the names who have been most surprisingly overlooked and which up and comers or left field choices deserve a chance?

Let us know your views throughout the day!

This is incredible good fortune. Luc Benkenstein plays a forward defensive aiming to deaden the ball, but it spins back and hits the stumps - but doesn't dislodge the bails.

Benkenstein then drives the next ball to the boundary.

100 up for Lancashirepublished at 11:32 BST

11:32 BST

Gloucs v Lancs 100-3 - target 202

What a shot.

Michael Jones comes flying down the wicket to practically say hello to quicky Matt Taylor and fires him over deep mid-off for four.

That brings up Lancashire's 100.

BBC Sounds

As usual, you can follow every ball of every County Championship match with the BBC this summer.

Along with our live text coverage, our BBC Local Radio and 5 Live Sports Extra commentary teams will be out in force to ensure you do not miss a thing.

You can listen via the BBC Sport website and app but also on most smart speakers - just ask BBC Sounds to play the game you want but also state the day as well.

For example, ask BBC Sounds to play Hampshire against Somerset, day four.

That Keith Barker blitz was in the second over of the day but still - what a start to day four!

Bit of an expensive over for Hampshire as Will Smeed finds a gap down to third man for a second boundary in three balls.

129 more now needed for Somerset.

150 up for Somersetpublished at 11:27 BST

11:27 BST

Hants v Somerset 153-4 - target 287

Will Smeed hits a lovely shot off the back foot through cover point for four as Somerset move past the 150 mark.

Good on-drive from Michael Jones (24 not out) shaves the stumps at the other end and goes for a timely boundary.

Lancashire have added 15 runs so far to their overnight total without losing a wicket.

Grace Ballinger
The Blaze and Manchester Super Giants seamer

Keith Barker makes three breakthroughs in the over!

The veteran swings the momentum into Warwickshire's favour. After being away from the Bears for eight years, he is back with a bang.

There is something about that angle from the left-arm seamer coming around the wicket - he gets one LBW, another bowled, whilst Cook departs with a loose up-ish drive into the covers.

Oh Kyle Abbott is on fire this morning.

Again, around the wicket, he gets a small outside edge off James Rew (59) but the ball doesn't carry to Ben Brown behind the stumps.

Really, really good bowling from Hampshire. Just two runs added so far today.