England go into day four of the second Ashes test with a commanding lead and the knowledge they could wrap up victory before the day’s play is done.

The hosts are on 333 for 5 in their second inning, a massive 566 runs ahead of the Australians, with Joe Root set to return to action on 178 not out, following a superb performance yesterday that saw him hit his second test century off 247 balls. Root is joined at the crease by Jonny Bairstow on 11.