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Former England captain provides standout spell to ease home angst on a day of familiar interruption

Joe Root revived England’s hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test by removing Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday’s rain-marred fourth day. England, currently 2-1 down in the five-match series, must win at Old Trafford if they are to maintain their hopes of regaining the Ashes.

Josh Hazlewood admitted he was crossing his fingers and hoping for rain at the end of another day of English domination, which ended with Australia 113 for four in their second innings, still 162 away from making England bat again

33-year-old played key role at Old Trafford as England move into strong position

The England wicketkeeper scored a fantastic 99 not out on day three of the fourth test to silence his doubters

After comments about his ability and weight, the England wicketkeeper took it all out on the Australian attack

Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 99 capped off a bullying batting performance from England before Mark Wood helped reduce Australia to 113 for four

Australia finished day three on 113 for four, still 162 in arrears.

Australia 113-4, England 592 all out, Australia 317 all out: Ben Stokes’s men require six wickets to level the Ashes at 2-2 as Australia trail by 162 runs