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England desperately need early wickets to revive their fortunes on day three of the final Test against Australia. James Anderson grabbed the early breakthrough England were looking for when play resumed on day three in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Seeking to avoid becoming only the second England team to endure a 5-0 Ashes whitewash, they resume 103 ahead but with six Australia batsmen to oust. Asked to bowl the second over of the morning, Anderson produced a delivery that took the outside edge of Michael Hussey's bat, Chris Read catching well.
At the crease are Andrew Symonds, who defied England with 156 in Melbourne, and Mike Hussey, who has hit a 103 plus four fifties in six innings so far. The score was 190-5 in reply to England's 291, with Adam Gilchrist joining Andrew Symonds at the crease.
The match now starts at 1115 GMT after a slight delay to the scheduled start. And with Flintoff already having beaten Symonds once, England looked sharp.
THE DAY'S ACTION (all times local to Sydney - GMT+11)THE DAY'S ACTION (all times local to Sydney - GMT+11)
By Tom FordyceBy Tom Fordyce
From Neil Holloway, TMS inbox: "I played International Cricket Captain today and re-created this Ashes series with the same squad, strangely enough we were 4-0 down going into the Sydney match and won it ? probably blind optimism but I would like to think a good omen."
1020: WICKET - Hussey ct Read b Anderson 37, Aus 190-5How's about that? Jimmy Anderson serves Hussey a pacey outswinger first ball and Mr Cricket nibbles it behind, where Chris Read takes a fine diving snag. Just the start England needed, and Anderson leaps into Flintoff's arms with a smile as wide as Mike Gatting's waistband.
From Sam Thornley, TMS inbox: "I have an...what's the word, exciting pair of superman socks. And also an amazing original airfix, build your own cardboard plane. Starter kit. Want to swap?"
1018: Aus 190-4 Whoosh - what a great first ball from Fred - beats Symonds all ends up outside off stump. Three more testers follow before Symonds works one away behind square for two.1018: Aus 190-4 Whoosh - what a great first ball from Fred - beats Symonds all ends up outside off stump. Three more testers follow before Symonds works one away behind square for two.
From James Smart, TMS inbox: "I got a Smasher bat just like Chris Read's. Just like his, mine hasn't been used too much."From James Smart, TMS inbox: "I got a Smasher bat just like Chris Read's. Just like his, mine hasn't been used too much."
1014: England are out on the field, deep in their cosy huddle. And here come Hussey and Symonds. Looks like Flintoff to open, Symonds to face.1014: England are out on the field, deep in their cosy huddle. And here come Hussey and Symonds. Looks like Flintoff to open, Symonds to face.
1010: From D Fletcher in the TMS inbox: "Anyone got a wicketkeeper who can bat and a third seamer who can bowl?"1010: From D Fletcher in the TMS inbox: "Anyone got a wicketkeeper who can bat and a third seamer who can bowl?"
1005: While we wait for the start, anyone got any unwanted Christmas presents they want to swap? Drop me a line if you have, and we'll see if we can set up some sort of Swapshop-style exchange system.1005: While we wait for the start, anyone got any unwanted Christmas presents they want to swap? Drop me a line if you have, and we'll see if we can set up some sort of Swapshop-style exchange system.
1000: The forecast for today is okay - chance of the odd shower this morno but clearing up in the afternoon.1000: The forecast for today is okay - chance of the odd shower this morno but clearing up in the afternoon.
From BBC Sport's Scott Heinrich at the SCG: "The morning showers have abated and the sun is doing its best to poke through. Ricky Ponting has just been presented with an award after being named the ABC's cricketer of the year. Well done, Punter."From BBC Sport's Scott Heinrich at the SCG: "The morning showers have abated and the sun is doing its best to poke through. Ricky Ponting has just been presented with an award after being named the ABC's cricketer of the year. Well done, Punter."
0956: Late news from the middle - the start has been delayed a fraction, until 1015 Sydney time or 1115 GMT. Spot of moisture out there that they're keen to get rid of. Sure that 15 minutes will make all the difference.0956: Late news from the middle - the start has been delayed a fraction, until 1015 Sydney time or 1115 GMT. Spot of moisture out there that they're keen to get rid of. Sure that 15 minutes will make all the difference.
0945: Morning or evening, depending on where you are - the sun is shining at the SCG, and unjustified optimism is once again filling English hearts. Well, why not? Steve Harmison, dander very much in attack position, may rip through the remaining Aussie wickets in record-breaking time. As Mama Cass once sang, why not dream a little dream?0945: Morning or evening, depending on where you are - the sun is shining at the SCG, and unjustified optimism is once again filling English hearts. Well, why not? Steve Harmison, dander very much in attack position, may rip through the remaining Aussie wickets in record-breaking time. As Mama Cass once sang, why not dream a little dream?
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