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Ben Stokes’ side forced victory at the Oval to earn a 2-2 draw in the Ashes while staying true to their thrilling brand of cricket

Australia opener Usman Khawaja finished as the series’ leading run-scorer with 496.

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