By Jon Couch

AS IF the carnival atmosphere of a Lord’s final in baking sunshine or the prize of the Royal London One-Day Cup trophy glistening down on them from the balcony above wasn’t inspiration enough.
But for Sam Northeast, Saturday’s 50-over showdown at the Home of Cricket had more than just a cup final feel to it – he felt he had a point or two to prove.
Just 12 months ago, the England Lions batsman was leading Kent out in front of the Canterbury faithful who sung his name – now he was the target of them! Northeast, who left Kent in rather acrimonious...