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Charles Reynolds

Ashes 2015 live: Latest score and updates from Third Test as Steven Finn takes wickets of Steve Smith and Michael Clarke

England v Australia Third Test day one (Getty Images)

● England make excellent start at Edgbaston, taking three early wickets

● WICKETS: Warner (2), Smith (7), Clarke (10)

● Australia reach 72-3 at lunch after winning the toss and choosing to bat

● England and Australia locked at 1-1 with three Tests remaining

● England looking to bounce back from humiliating 405-run defeat at Lord's

Steven Finn replaces fellow fast bowler Mark Wood

● Australia name unchanged line-up with Chris Rogers passed fit

Damien Martyn: Losing Chris Rogers would be a blow to crucial partnership

Alastair Cook hopes the grass is now greener for England

Mitchell Starc warns England that bouncers remain on the menu

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Remaining Tests:

Third Test - Edgbaston, 29 July - 2 August

Fourth Test - Trent Bridge, 6-10 August

Fifth Test - The Kia Oval, 20-24 August

Read more Ashes news:
Nick Knight: No place to hide poor technique in Test Arena
Ian Bell back on home soil in his battle for Test survival
Mark Wood: I don't want to be giving anyone else the chance
 
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