Jonny Bairstow insists England are still in with a "real fighting chance" despite Pakistan's 166-run lead in the first Test at Lord's.

England's wicketkeeper appeared upset when asked about the five catches dropped by the hosts while Pakistan were racking up 300 runs on day two to close on 8-350, in reply to England's 184 all out.

England are clinging to the hope that forecast hot weather over the weekend may bake an already dry surface and leave the tourists a tough last-innings target.

Asked if he thinks they may yet turn the match around, Bairstow said: "Absolutely, we're still definitely in it.

"In the middle two innings, if we can gain parity with their score, then we've got an opportunity to bowl them out for 180 when it's potentially the worst to bat, in the last.