announcement of Stokes’ surprise retirement<\/a> came during the fourth day of the third and deciding Test against New Zealand, which will be his last. <\/p>\nStokes, 35, missed the second Test after an incident in a London nightclub, with England suffering a heavy defeat at The Oval, which Vaughan says gave a glimpse into the “hole” the all-rounder will be leaving in the side.<\/p>\n
“England have got to move forward now – it’s hard to say that when it’s only just happened,” Vaughan told BBC Test Match Special. <\/p>\n
“But they have got to look at how they build a team without Ben Stokes, and it’s not just the player – it’s the persona. <\/p>\n
“He’s got the winning mentality, and I have him as one of England’s greatest when the pressure’s on.” <\/p>\n
Stokes was cleared to return as captain for the third Test at Trent Bridge, where he told his team-mates of his decision to retire before the start of play on day four.<\/p>\n
After the news was made public at 15:25 BST, Stokes took a wicket with the next ball he bowled – Zak Foulkes caught at second slip as England attempted to fight back with New Zealand moving into an even more dominant position after lunch.<\/p>\n
Vaughan said that moment showed the challenge the England face in replacing the talismanic all-rounder and leader.<\/p>\n
“That was an immediate reminder of what England are going to miss,” added Vaughan.<\/p>\n
“That’s exactly why he is an England great. I didn’t see it coming [his retirement], but I did see the wicket coming because he has done that throughout his entire career. <\/p>\n
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