Nottingham, June 24 -- New Zealand captain Tom Latham has called upon his side to continue improving and "keep raising the bar" as they seek a memorable Test series victory over England in the third and final Test at Trent Bridge starting on Thursday.

The visitors head into the series decider buoyed by a commanding 253-run victory at The Oval, a result achieved just days after the shock retirement of former captain Kane Williamson from international cricket. The series is levelled one-one.

Latham praised the way his team responded to Williamson's departure, saying the win reflected New Zealand's commitment to their traditional strengths.

"Any series you step into, the end goal is to be there at the end with the results that you want," ...