England must use the extra time ahead of the second test against Australia to practise with a pink ball under floodlights, according to former Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan.

Defeat in two days in the opener on Saturday put Australia one up in the five-match series and England will have until December 4 to stew before the second test starts in Brisbane.

Worryingly for England's hopes of recovering from the debacle in Perth, Australia have won 13 of their 14 day-night Tests, including all three against England.

Vaughan said once the dust had settled, England should tweak their schedule to give the players an opportunity to stay sharp.

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