grit

She said in a text message she’d bring “that same tenacity, grit and courage” to Sacramento.

Hopefully the same nurses that LaNasa toasted to in her speech, those whose grit and gentleness are manifest in Dana Evans, will feel that they are sharing in this win.

Nobody can claim it was a thing of wonder, but it was a performance built on grit and it was a point that could matter a great deal in the next few months.

Speaking about the new series, he added: "You will see some amazing stories of perseverance, resilience, grit and determination and some wonderful and inspiring young people - so it is exciting."

The grit and determination to fight for every ball has been on display all year.