Ashes 2013-14: Australia v England, third Test, day three - in pictures
Here we have an accurate summary of the series so far in furry mascot form - Australia are pummeling England Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty ImagesMitchell Johnson can't believe it, Ben Stokes and Ian Bell are actually adding a run to England's tally. The tourists started the day's play on 180-4Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty ImagesJust three overs in Ryan Harris appeals for lbw as his delivery clatters into Ian Bell's pad. The umpire says no but the Aussies are sending this one to the DRS ...Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA
The not out decision gets overturned, with the ball rising but not enough to miss the top of middle stump. It's a huge early breakthrough for Australia and just what England didn't needPhotograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesThere's more Australian celebration just three overs later when Mitchell Johnson's delivery nestles into the gloves of Brad Haddin via the edge of Ben Stokes's batPhotograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesThe dismissal gives this Aussie fan a chance to get out his witty bannerPhotograph: David Gray/ReutersThe Australian bowlers are in total control Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PAMatt Prior is the next England player to head back to the pavillion when he nicks Peter Siddle to Brad Haddin. England are 207-7 Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesAfter coming onto the pitch to boos and raspberries, Stuart Broad departs five runs later to cheers after Mitchell Johnson's delivery smacks him on the foot and he's given lbwPhotograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty ImagesIt's not long before Broad is joined back in the pavilion by Tim Bresnan after he was caught by Haddin off Ryan Harris. It's Haddin's fourth catch of the innings Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action ImagesGraeme Swann gives the England fans something to cheer when he hits a couple of boundaries Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty ImagesThough he also has to be at his agile best to avoid the taking one for the team against Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle, right Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty ImagesEngland's innings is finally over when James Anderson edges Peter Siddle's delivery to George Bailey. England are all out for 251Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PAThe Australians go into bat after lunch and it's not long before David Warner is hitting England for sixPhotograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesHis opening partner Chris Rogers is also racking up the runsPhotograph: Greg Wood/AFP/Getty ImagesEngland's bowlers, Ben Stokes included, seem at a loss as to how to deal with Rogers and WarnerPhotograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesWarner's exquisite batting soon brings him his half century from only 56 ballsPhotograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty ImagesAlastair Cook is dejected after dropping Chris Rogers Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesRogers also notches his 50 shortly before he's caught by a short delivery from Ben Stokes which shot up into his ribs after catching one of the widening cracks on the wicket Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty ImagesTwo overs later Rogers cuts the first ball of Bresnan's spell hard but uppishly, and Carberry, at point, dives left and onto his knees, collecting in front of his chest. Australia are 157-1Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty ImagesIan Bell lies on the ground after he dropping a chance to dismiss David Warner Photograph: David Gray/ReutersAfter 175 minutes and 127 balls David Warner celebrates his century. Though his innings is over just 12 runs later when he is caught by Stokes off SwannPhotograph: Jason O'Brien/Action ImagesShane Watson is putting in a steady performance including a smattering of boundariesPhotograph: Jason O'Brien/Action ImagesMichael Clarke is starting to build up a good head of steam but this is cut short on 24 when he is skittled by Ben StokesPhotograph: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesSteven Smith carries on where Clarke left off and adds to the Australian totalPhotograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesWith Australia leading by 367 with seven second innings wickets intact, Alastair Cook has a lot to ponder before play starts on day four if England are to have any chance of retaining the AshesPhotograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
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