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Head expects he'll keep opening after Ashes domination

Travis Head was dismissed for 163 on the third day of the fifth Test at the SCG. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Travis Head says it's "probably likely" he'll keep opening for Australia, after his third century of the summer helped Australia to an ever-growing 134-run lead over England.

With Head's 163 off just 166 balls setting the tone for Australia on Tuesday, Smith later took over with an unbeaten 129 as the hosts went to stumps on day three at 7-518 in reply to England's 384.

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