Josh Tongue takes three wickets as England claim early Boxing Day advantage

England�s Josh Tongue celebrates taking the wicket of Australia’s Steve Smith (not pictured) on day one of the fourth NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia (Robbie Stephenson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Josh Tongue led the charge as England enjoyed a dominant start to the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne.

The urn has already gone after three consecutive defeats but the embattled tourists suggested they still had some fight left as they reduced the hosts to 72 for four front of 90,000 fans at the MCG.