This win gave England an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the four-match series, ahead of the final Test at the Riverside on Friday.

It also saw Vaughan become England's most successful Test captain with 21 wins in 35 matches, compared to Peter May's 20 in 41 back in the 1950s and 1960s.

However, after England's innings and 283 run win at Headingley, West Indies' heaviest Test defeat, this latest win was no walkover.

West Indies, set what would have been a Test fourth innings record of 455 to win, were bowled out for 394 shortly after lunch on the final day after Shivnarine Chanderpaul made a defiant 116 not out.

Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar, who finished the match by dismissing last man Corey Collymore, had a match haul of 10 for 187 -- his first 10 wicket Test return in what was his 16th match at this level and the first time this had been done by an England slow bowler since Phil Tufnell achieved the feat against Australia in 1997.

"I'm really proud of the team," said Vaughan. "We've been asked a lot of questions, been asked to show character both as a team and individuals. These victories are more special because you know you've had to work very hard.

"The Headingley victories are nice but this one is a special one because we've know we've had to work hard for it."

Vaughan's preparations for this match were overshadowed by an interview he gave to the Guardian where he said Andrew Flintoff's now infamous pedalo escapade at the World Cup had damaged the side's morale.

Vaughan denied using the word 'Fredalo' during the interview but the Guardian subsequently published an audiotape where Vaughan used it twice.

"I openly admit I was embarrassed by what I did. I'm sorry for that."

Reflecting on the match, Vaughan said it would be a shot in the arm for a West Indies side that has now won just one of its last 28 Tests.

"West Indies will have gained a lot of confidence from that game. They have proved they can be a decent side when they become a disciplined one."

As for beating May's record, Vaughan said: "It's special because I've passed a legend in Peter May.

"But you don't win a game of cricket without having good players and I've been very fortunate to have a lot of good players in my teams."

One of those has been Panesar and Vaughan said of the slow bowler: "He's becoming pretty special and he's just great to have in the team."

Panesar, described by West Indies captain Daren Ganga as one of the top three spinners in the world, was spoken to by umpire Aleem Dar for excessive appealing and the otherwise mild-mannered bowler said: "He was saying maybe appeal before I start celebrating.

"I guess I get a little bit excited when I'm out there."

Ganga, in his first Test as West Indies captain after replacing the injured Ramnaresh Sarwan, said: "A lot of guys played with a lot of pride and a lot of purpose, and it's only going to augur well for the rest of the series."

Both captains praised Chanderpaul's innings and the experienced left-hander said: "Monty was really difficult to bat against. The ball pitched and jumped, hit my glove. Some kicked off a length, some squatted. It was a tough wicket to bat on."