Ashes 2015 as it happened: Disastrous day for England as four wickets fall in pursuit of huge Australia total

Follow the latest news as Australia hit back after defeat in the first Test

Charles Reynolds
Friday 17 July 2015 19:01 BST
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Australia piled on the misery for England on day two of the Second Test at Lord's after ending the first day on 337-1.

The tourists declared just after tea with 566 runs for 8 wickets to put England into bat.

The hosts managed to lose four wickets, ending the day 85-4.

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