By Paul Hiscock

“We didn’t want to just drag our heels and go through the motions. We owe it to everyone at the club – Anthony McGrath”
“They showed why they have consistently been one of the best four day teams in the country – Ian Harvey”

Bit between his teeth: Paul Walter was in inspired form for Essex with the bat, while spinner Simon Harmer, inset, was at his usual devilish best
PICTURES: Alamy

ANTHONY McGRATH hailed his Essex squad after recording their second successive Division Two victory when they demolished Gloucestershire...