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England responded really well after two early wickets fell to the imperious Mitchell Starc at the Gabba. Australia had the hosts panicking at 5-2 after just two-and-a-half overs, with the left-arm pace bowler needing just nine deliveries to dismiss two of the Three Lions' top order.

Fans would have been forgiven for heading back to bed after another disappointing start to the Ashes , but Zak Crawley, who was out for a pair in Perth, notched 76-runs before he was dismissed by Michael Neser, caught behind by Alex Carey after a small edge. His partnership of 117-runs with Joe Root was vital in getting England back on track.

The former England captain was the star of the sh

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