Ashes PHOTOS: Root century boosts England in first Ashes Test

England batsman Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century during day one of the 1st Investec Ashes Test match. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Joe Root plundered a superb century to......

Ashes: England set Australia 412 to win first Ashes Test

England's Ian Bell celebrates his half century with Joe Root. Photograph: Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff Joe Root again put Australia's bowlers to the sword and together with Ian Bell......

Ashes: Defiant Smith puts Australia in control

Australia batsman Steve Smith hits out during Day 1 of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Steve Smith made a brave unbeaten 78 to lift Australia to 287......

Ashes: Ruthless Rogers, Smith turn screw on England

Australia's Chris Rogers celebrates scoring a century with Steve Smith during day one of the 2nd Investec Ashes Test match against England. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Chris......

Ashes: England collapse puts Australia in sight of victory

England captain Alastair Cook is bowled by Nathan Lyon of Australia during Day 2 of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images England crumbled meekly to 107......