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Dean Wilson

Chris Woakes piles pressure on Australia as England threaten stunning Ashes comeback

Chris Woakes reckons England have the momentum to take the Ashes 3-2 with the Australian's falling at the last.

Despite leading the series 2-0 after two tight victories, Woakes reckons the hardest part still lies ahead of the Aussies who could almost touch the Ashes in Leeds. And just like Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand National, England are now within striking distance should they suffer another mishap.

Woakes did more than most to help rescue the series with six wickets in the match and a crucial 32 not out on the fourth day, hitting the winning runs to boot. But the 34-year-old knows that England will need to find more of the same quality to get on top in Manchester next week to deny the tightening World Champions.

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