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Pace star backs 'positive' England batting approach

Harry Brook exemplified England's Bazball in his knock of 41 as wickets tumbled at the MCG. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

England quick Josh Tongue has backed his side's "positive" batting approach after the tourists were skittled inside 30 overs in a Boxing Day capitulation.

After winning the toss and sending Australia in to bat on a grassy deck, England bowled out the hosts for 152 as Tongue claimed a career-best 5-45 at the MCG on Friday.

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