Ashes 2013: England v Australia, second Test, day three – in pictures

Australian selector Rod Marsh rings the Lord's bell to mark the beginning of play Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Shane Watson of Australia walks through the Members Pavilion Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

A very suave-looking Shane Warne runs across the ground before the start of play Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Tim Bresnan fends off a short pitched delivery Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Shane Watson of Australia looks on powerless as Tim Bresnan and Joe Root of England give him the runaround Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Ashton Agar bowling (not dancing like a dad at a wedding, as much as it looks like that) Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

Usman Khawaja of Australia takes a spectacular dive to thwart a four for England Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

teve Smith, Michael Clarke, Shane Watson and Phil Hughes are the very model of focus in the slips Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Tim Bresnan congratulates Joe Root after he reaches his half century Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

A spectator gets the best view he can Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Judging by Michael Clarke's body language, things aren't exactly going to plan Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images

And it's off for lunch. Michael Clarke's mood still hasn't improved Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Tim Bresnan and Joe Root of England touch gloves as they walk in for lunch, after what's proving to be a fruitful partnership Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Peter Siddle feels the pressure as Joe Root contributes to a possible century. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images

Tim Bresnan leaves the pitch as Australia celebrate their first wicket of the day. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

Steve Smith catches Ian Bell, but the umpire deems it not out. Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

Joe Root hits a ball from Australia's Shane Watson past Phillip Hughes. His century is starting to look something of an inevitability Photograph: Tom Hevezi/EPA

England's Tim Bresnan leaves the pitch after being caught off James Pattinson Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

James Pattinson celebrates the wicket for Australia Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Joe Root edges between Brad Haddin and Michael Clarke. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images

Ian Bell fends off a short pitched delivery Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Another near miss for Steve Smith as Joe Root edges another past him Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

And the century is acheived… Photograph: CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images

Ashton Agar jumps to field off his own bowling Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Michael Clarke rues his luck as England strike another boundary. Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images

Ian Bell connets with a reverse sweep as Brad Haddin waits patiently for any mistakes. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Brad Haddin celebrates Ian Bell's wicket after he's caught out by Chris Rodgers. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Jonny Bairstow hits out, swinging back past Brad Haddin. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Root is congratulated by Jonny Bairstow after his unbeaten innings of 178. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Australia gather round to congratulate Joe Root after his masterful display. An amazing innings for the Yorkshireman, with a final score of 335-5. Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images