Two Ashes warriors of the past, Michael Vaughan and Shane Warne, get ready to soak up day four of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, which England begin with survival on the agenda
England captain Andrew Strauss, determined to make up for his first innings duck, keeps Australia at bay for the first hour as he combines stout defence and some positive shots
And opening partner Alastair Cook also refuses to be shifted, though England still remain a long way behind Australia after trailing by 221 runs on first innings
Needless to say, England fans are out in force at the Gabba on a cloudy morning - even though total spectator numbers are down on the first three days
Frustration is etched on Ben Hilfenhaus's face, but Australia have time on their side as they aim to force a victory that would give them a 1-0 series lead
Strauss eases to his half-century and beyond, though he has a scare when facing Peter Siddle and is badly dropped by Mitchell Johnson off Xavier Doherty on 69
With little to cheer on the field, as England's opening partnership stretches past 100, Australian fans find another way to divert themselves
It remains to be seen how critical Johnson's drop will be, as England reach lunch on 135-0, 86 runs behind with Strauss on 79 and Cook 51
Strauss completes his 19th Test century with a late cut off Doherty, to join Sir Len Hutton at equal sixth in the all-time England list. It is also his first Test ton since Lord's 2009, also in an Ashes Test
Cook continues to provide solid support while Australia look for inspiration, but their left-arm spinner Doherty fails to make anything happen against England's confident openers
Finally, Marcus North persuades Strauss to come sauntering down the track looking for an over-the-top drive and is stumped on 110. Tea is taken with Cook on 98 and Jonathan Trott 23, England on 238-1, leading by 17
Cook follows his captain in reaching three figures, with his 14th Test ton coming off 204 balls and featuring only seven fours, but a terrific display from the vice-captain
Michael Clarke has a chance to see off Jonathan Trott but he fails to hold on to a diving chance at backward-point, much to the frustration of the bowler Peter Siddle
Ponting, desperate for another breakthrough, looks to be running out of options as Siddle and Johnson struggle to impose themselves on the England batsmen
Trott looks full of focus and determination and brings up his half century with a scurried single as England build a promising lead of 88 before bad light stops play with England on 309-1
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