So … Australia win the first Ashes series since 2003 2-0 with one game still to be played.
Shaun Wane’s England side will be playing for pride only at Leeds’ Headingley Stadium next Saturday, 8 November and is another 2.30pm GMT/1.30am AEDT kick-off.
We’ll leave you with John Davidson’s analysis piece from today’s game. Many thanks for joining us today, particularly to those navigating in from the wee small hours where you are. Have a good rest of weekend!
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England 4-14 Australia: Aaron Bower's second Test report
England produced a much-improved performance in the second Ashes Test but their same failings came back to haunt them as Australia secured the series with a game to spare after a hard-earned victory.
After a dismal showing at Wembley last Saturday England were determined to prove they could match the reigning world champions. For large periods, it looked as though they could pull off an upset, with an improved physical and defensive showing.
But when it mattered most, just like in London, England’s attacking fluency was found badly lacking. They have scored one try in two Tests, which underlines the major problems with this side and it meant the 14 points Australia did score was always going to be more than enough.
It was a wonderful occasion, with Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium proving to be a fantastic theatre for high-level rugby league. You could not fault England’s effort and aggression, but in critical moments George Williams and Harry Smith did not have the answer for the Kangaroos defence.
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