Nightwatchman James Anderson (right) adds to his overnight total but is dismissed on 20 as England press on towards a declaration
Owais Shah comes in and immediately gets the England fans buzzing with a massive six - but is bowled by Daren Powell shortly afterwards
But Cook (right) stays firm and reaches 50, taking England past 100 and moving their lead beyond 400 in the process
Kevin Pietersen is also at the crease as England comfortably remove any lingering hopes of a win for the home side
The tourists begin to pick up the run rate and Pietersen begins to find the boundary rope more easily
But as Pietersen threatens to cut loose, he is unstuck trying his switch hit and edges one to wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin
Paul Collingwood - who had played some handsome shots - is eventually bowled by Ryan Hinds after a rapid 34
England continue to take risks with their lead approaching 500, and the West Indies start to collect wickets accordingly
England eventually declare on 221-8 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul knows his side will need to bat brilliantly to save the match
England return to the field, although Andrew Flintoff appears to be troubled with an ongoing hip injury
And after a solid start by the West Indies openers, Steve Harmison makes the breakthrough as he traps Devon Smith lbw for 21
And there is more delight for England when dangerous opening batsman Chris Gayle is out lbw to spinner Graeme Swann
Stuart Broad is the third England bowler to take a wicket and he celebrates after Ryan Hinds chips an easy catch to Owais Shah
Near the end of play, Kevin Pietersen comes on for a brief spell - and England will return to try to take the remaining wickets on Thursday
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