Essex boss Paul Grayson

        

    He added: "At one stage on day two, with only two first-innings wickets intact, our opponents were still trailing by 12 runs. But by the time the final two wickets had been claimed, they had forged a lead of 216 runs.The batsman missed the season-opening draw against Gloucestershire as well as the defeat against Northamptonshire.We then generally batted poorly to add to the obvious shortcomings in the bowling department - all resulting in a defeat by a highly embarrassing margin.I feel that it is important to stress to our members and supporters that I, and the coaching staff, will continue to do everything in our powers to bring success to this club.I feel that it is right that our members and supporters should be aware that the players have been told in no uncertain terms that their performance, as a team, was totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated.But the players have, of course, a major part to play if that desire we hold is to be realised.England captain Alastair Cook is expected to make his first appearance of the season for Essex, who are in their third consecutive season in Division Two, against Hampshire next week.