Michael Vaughan came through a difficult five days to become statistically the most successful captain in England history and hailed "a great week for Test match cricket".
Vaughan started the Test embroiled in a row over his criticism of all-rounder Andrew Flintoff and was given a frosty welcome by the Lancashire faithful when he came out to bat on the first morning of the third npower Test but today led his side to a 60-run win - his 21st as skipper.
"I was embarrassed on Thursday as I did say I hadn't said something and it was proved that I had," admitted Vaughan, whose side also established an unassailable 2-0 series lead with one Test to play at Chester-le-Street on Friday.
"But we've seen a great wicket this week and it's been a great week for Test cricket.
"(The win) was special because we won the series and it's great to pass so many legends of the game.
"I'm very proud of the team as the West Indies asked us a lot of questions in this game."
"Every session they pushed us. But to grow as a team you have to come through tough days, tough sessions," added Vaughan.
West Indies batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul was the biggest thorn in England's side, making an obdurate 116 not out as West Indies went closer than most expected to chasing down a big target of 455.
"Shivnarine's was one of the best innings I've seen in Test match cricket given the circumstances.
"We got a little bit of a nip on because they were digging in and batting well so it's great to get a 2-0 win and we go to Durham looking to improve in a few areas."
Windies skipper Daren Ganga also hailed Chanderpaul's resistance.
"Shiv showed truly what a world-class player he is. He led from the front, and he led in the first innings too.
"He's going from strength to strength.
"He will inspire a lot of us to do better in the next match."
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