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England vs Australia LIVE Ashes scorecard from third day of fifth Test at the Oval

England hold a handy lead in the final Ashes Test following inspiration from Jofra Archer and a rare misjudgement from the relentless Steve Smith.

The hosts, bidding to avoid a first series defeat to Australia on home soil since 2001, will resume on day three at The Oval with a 78-run advantage.

Archer was instrumental in Friday's dismantling of the tourists, taking six for 62, while Smith's air of invincibility was cracked slightly by Chris Woakes' lbw dismissal.

New father Joe Denly and Rory Burns survived four dicey overs before stumps to extend a first-innings lead of 69 by nine.

Paceman Archer believes a stunning catch from Burns to remove Peter Siddle, which ended Australia's innings and earned his sixth wicket, could prove to be a pivotal moment in England's quest to secure a 2-2 series draw.

"It was a special catch and it was even better to get us off the field," said Archer.

"Sometimes if you don't get them they come back tomorrow and get another 30-40 runs, so I don't think we should underestimate how good that catch was and the position it puts us in.

"We can take that momentum now and hopefully build our lead."

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