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    England still face an uphill battle to get back into the second Ashes test, but have opened the door at the very least after a strong final hour to end day two

    England still face an uphill battle to get back into the second Ashes test, but have opened the door at the very least after a strong final hour to end day two


    The tourists bagged three wickets in the closing stages, with the hosts losing three for 38 at one stage to be 378 for six at the close - a lead of 44.

    Australia had been 291 for three before England dismissed the set batsmen Steve Smith and Cameron Green in the one over.

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