England will be looking to bat and bat long as they bid to get themselves back into the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Chances of victory look slim but the hosts will know they are well in with a chance of salvaging a draw if they can post a substantial first innings total.
Australia declared their first dig on 497-8 after Steve Smith's sensational double hundred, and England were reduced to 23-1 at close on day two with Joe Denly back in the pavilion.
Rory Burns and nightwatchman Craig Overton are the not out batsmen overnight - and the likes of Joe Root and Ben Stokes to follow have it all to do.
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