New Zealand v England: Brendon McCullum says it was 'heartbreaking' not to win Test series McCullum admitted it was "heartbreaking" to fail to secure victory despite having 19 deliveries at England's final pair Matt Prior and Monty Panesar. It was a golden chance to secure a notable scalp for a side that only recently was ripped apart over McCullum's succession to the captaincy in place of Ross Taylor, a rift that has not yet fully healed. "We have played some brilliant cricket throughout this series, but especially in this Test match," said McCullum. We dictated terms from day one and we gave it every chance to force the result but came up against a defiant English team who were hell bent on ensuring that they did not lose a Test match for their country and unfortunately we were not able to penetrate to get that one more wicket. "Twists and turns, half chances that you look back on and think if only," said McCullum. It all added up to the drama and take nothing away form the way Matt played. It was an incredible innings under severe pressure but he stood up and showed why he is the player he is. The last session was incredible. It was everything you dream of when growing up: being in Eden Park with your team-mates trying to win a Test. It was a magnificent match and we played our part in that. New Zealand arrive in England at the end of April for a Test and one-day series before the Champions Trophy in June. England can no longer can treat that series as a simple warm-up before the Ashes. Kane Williamson looks a tidy batman and spin bowler, Trent Boult a left arm seamer who will be dangerous in English conditions and McCullum has rediscovered his form. "I am incredibly proud of the way we have performed in this series and confronted one of the giants of world cricket," he said. There have been huge plusses for us in this series. The top of the order has been such a problem for so long but to have two guys (Peter Fulton and Hamish Rutherford) get hundreds is great and it is a brilliant story that Peter then followed it up with another in the next innings. The bowlers as well have been huge throughout the series. It is hard to look past not managing to get a win but we are treading in the right direction and that is encouraging.