I don't get the fuss over it, never have done. He only did what many other players would and it doesn't even come into the equation when you compare it to his other offences.
I'd say it's the biggest difference, without hesitation. It's clear that there's mutual respect and trust between the manager and players, and the squad is far more united than previous England teams.
Next season's fixtures are out:
Glos: https://www.gloscricket.co.uk/news/2023-fixtures-gloucestershires-season-in-full/
Somerset: https://www.somersetcountycc.co.uk/news/club-news/2023-fixtures-announced/
They had named the team but I presume that's now subject to change:
Crawley, Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes, Foakes, Livingstone, Robinson, Leach, Anderson.
I can't help thinking that a lot of the moaning about the first half was people who'd decided in advance that it was going to be shit, regardless of what might actually happen on the pitch.