Photos from day one at Essex.

Luis Reece made his
debut for Lancs.

Tom Westley was just able to reach the crease on this direct hit.

But was out LBW to Kyle Hogg shortly afterwards.

Chapple removes Rutherford at 13-3.

Owais Shah resists with 30.

Ten Doeschate gets home...just.

He was subjected to some
aggressive bowling.

James Foster sweeps Kerrigan for four.

Ten Doeschate smashes Kerrigan for six.

But was out soon after attempting
to get the same result.

Foster led the Essex revival with 82.

Chapple makes an unsuccessful appeal.

Napier played unusually conventional shots in his 28. 

But he was eventually removed by Wayne White LBW.

Saj Mahmood takes the aggressive route against Kerrigan.

And hit him for six early in his innings.

The wicket of Foster came late in the day but was welcomed by the Lancashire players.