Surrey retain County Championship title

Surrey have won the County Championship for a second successive season.

They only managed three bowling bonus points - but their 21st title triumph was secured as Essex failed to pick up any batting points from their game with Northamptonshire.

Essex were bowled out for 211 at home by Northants, Tom Taylor taking the wicket that confirmed Surrey as champions.

They become the first side to retain the county title since Yorkshire, who won back to back in 2014 and 2015.

More to follow.