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Kent Spitfires win the Royal London One-Day Cup after beating Lancashire by 21 runs at Trent Bridge

Kent Spitfires won their second trophy in as many seasons by defeating Lancashire in the Royal London One-Day Cup final at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Post-match talk was all about the long wait for List A final success, Kent collecting their first win in the 'longer' one-day knock-out format since 1978.

Kent supporters sing "One more year, please board", on behalf of Darren Stevens. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent supporters sing "One more year, please board", on behalf of Darren Stevens. Picture: Barry Goodwin

It meant - like their team in many ways - they bridged the generation gap. After eight failed attempts, many Kent supporters would not have experienced this winning feeling.

On the field, Darren Stevens, still doing 'Stevo' things at 46, is so far beyond one spectrum he is off the scale while Joey Evison - the apparent successor in waiting - ensured a memorable return to what is still technically his home ground to belie his 20 years of age.

Chants of 'Stevo' echoed around Trent Bridge long before he batted or bowled while the man himself was still signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans an hour after Evison had taken the final Lancashire wicket.

Every other Kent player was in the dressing room waiting patiently for Stevens, the travelling supporters making sure they acknowledged just how much he means to them. Stevens ensured no-one missed out.

It rounded off a memorable day for Kent - here's some of Barry Goodwin's pictures from a memorable day at Trent Bridge.

A minute's silence before the start of play in memory of The Queen. Picture: Barry Goodwin
A minute's silence before the start of play in memory of The Queen. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Joey Evison - still on loan from Notts until the move is made permanent at the end of the season - enjoyed a fruitful return to Trent Bridge. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Joey Evison - still on loan from Notts until the move is made permanent at the end of the season - enjoyed a fruitful return to Trent Bridge. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent fans show their support at Trent Bridge. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent fans show their support at Trent Bridge. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent Spitfires' Joey Evison reaches his half-century. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent Spitfires' Joey Evison reaches his half-century. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent players applaud Joey Evison as he leaves the field of play after being bowled for 97. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent players applaud Joey Evison as he leaves the field of play after being bowled for 97. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Alex Blake goes big on his way to 38 in 32 balls. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Alex Blake goes big on his way to 38 in 32 balls. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Darren Stevens made 33 not out with the bat for Kent Spitfires. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Darren Stevens made 33 not out with the bat for Kent Spitfires. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Grant Stewart celebrates the opening Lancashire wicket to fall. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Grant Stewart celebrates the opening Lancashire wicket to fall. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Nathan Gilchrist knows just how important it was to remove Steven Croft for 72. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Nathan Gilchrist knows just how important it was to remove Steven Croft for 72. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Alex Blake celebrates the catch that removed Steven Croft. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Alex Blake celebrates the catch that removed Steven Croft. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Joe Denly is interviewed by Sky Sports post-match. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Joe Denly is interviewed by Sky Sports post-match. Picture: Barry Goodwin
No shortage of smiles from the Kent Spitfires as the trophy is passed around. Picture: Barry Goodwin
No shortage of smiles from the Kent Spitfires as the trophy is passed around. Picture: Barry Goodwin
A young fan films the celebrations. Picture: Barry Goodwin
A young fan films the celebrations. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent supporters show their joy at the win. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent supporters show their joy at the win. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent players celebrate at Trent Bridge. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Kent players celebrate at Trent Bridge. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Kent are next in action in the County Championship when they visit Hampshire from Tuesday. Stevens will miss out after picking up a groin injury in the final and Jordan Cox is on international duty but England Test opener Zak Crawley is expected to feature.

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