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Strauss predicts great Test match

LAST WALTZ: It's D-Day for Andrew Strauss and his England team as they try to emulate the heroics of the class of 2005

6:20am Thursday 20th August 2009

ANDREW Strauss insists England are full of confidence going into the decisive final Test of the Ashes series.

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Lee shines for Australia

6:10am Monday 17th August 2009

BRETT Lee was the pick of Australia's bowlers as the tourists warmed up for the fifth npower Ashes Test with a 103-run victory against England Lions in Canterbury.

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Prior upbeat despite batting conundrum

9:00pm Friday 14th August 2009

WICKETKEEPER Matt Prior is confident England will regain the Ashes at The Oval next week although there is still plenty of uncertainty over how the batting order will shape up.

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Trescothick: My England nightmare

6:10am Friday 14th August 2009

MARCUS Trescothick has ruled out making a comeback for England in the deciding fifth Ashes Test at The Oval next week.

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Watson is eyeing Ashes ton

6:20am Thursday 13th August 2009

SHANE Watson is revelling in his new role as a Test opener and is targeting a maiden hundred in the Ashes decider.

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Flintoff set for Oval bow

6:10am Tuesday 11th August 2009

ANDREW Flintoff is expected to be fit for the fifth npower Test against Australia after swelling on his right knee eased, the England and Wales Cricket Board have announced.

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Prior fit, Harmison in for Flintoff

10:47am Friday 7th August 2009

MATT Prior was passed fit for the fourth npower Ashes Test at Headingley after England were given a huge injury scare.

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Trott and Sidebottom get England call

2:13pm Tuesday 4th August 2009

ENGLAND have called up uncapped Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott as possible cover for all-rounder Andrew Flintoff for this week's fourth Ashes Test at Headingley.