Looked at the score this mornimg, saw england on 140 for 0, thought it was ok, but a little slow for the best part of a day, got to the line that said they were 30 ahead and only then realised the aussies batted first.

This pitch could be horrible to bat on last so we need to get a big first inngs lead, min 200 required. Hopefully we won't have to bat again.

Pieterson gets 50 after Aussies are adamant that he snicked on 49 when no evidence to prove it and pointing was about 3 mins arguing with umpire.

I did exactly the same. I was thinking they must have lost some play or something due to rain, and then i realised we'd skittled them for 98!!

Superb performance by England in this test....totally out classed the convicts.....Aussies are in free-fall now.....hope we hammer them in Sydney as well as this a definate 3-1 series.

WICKET Hilfenhaus c Prior b Bresnan 0 (Aus 258-9)



That's it - start the car! ENGLAND HAVE RETAINED THE ASHES! Hilfenhaus edges a simple catch to Matt Prior for Tim Bresnan's fourth wicket of the innings. The celebrations have begun - let the fun begin... ENGLAND BEAT AUSTRALIA BY AN INNINGS AND 157 RUNS.

Its always good to do them in there back yard !!!!!!!!!!

We now need to finish the job properly and win the series. Funny to see Ponting declare himself not fit for the final game. Sadly the innings defeat may well be the last we see of Ponting in the international game.

5th Test just around the corner, can't wait!

Ditto.



I know i said England would win 2-0, but i'll settle for 3-1

Big toss for us tonight, we want Australia batting last in Sydney, Swann will rip em' apart.

Solid enough start for the aussies.