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Stumps, day one: England 283, Australia 61-1

England are assessing the fitness of Chris Woakes as attentions turn towards this week's Fifth Ashes Test at the Oval.

Australia have retained the Ashes after England’s pursuit of victory in the Fourth Test at Old Trafford was scuppered by a washed-out final day.

The task facing Australia is still incomplete and unclear but the No 3’s serenity was key to frustrating England

Joe Root revived England’s hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test by removing Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday’s rain-marred fourth day. England, currently 2-1 down in the five-match series, must win at Old Trafford if they are to maintain their hopes of regaining the Ashes.

Marnus Labuschagne was caught behind for a defiant 111 on a rain-affected day four.

This is Australia’s blue-chip pace attack but, for the first day in this Ashes series, their approach failed to pay off

England 384-4; Australia 317 all out: Crawley’s rapid knock squashed any lingering doubts about his ability to perform at the highest level of Test cricket

Crawley crashed and smashed his way to 189 runs from 182 balls at Emirates Old Trafford.

Ashes scorecard and live updates as England vs Australia resumes at Old Trafford

The hosts enjoyed a productive first day with the ball as they reduced their opponents to 299 for eight.