Australia resume day three in Perth in a very strong position leading by 200 with seven second innings wickets in hand, and Shane Watson on 61 and looking good to make a substantial score
As Watson and Mike Hussey pile on the runs in the first hour, England fans can at least console themselves that they are a million miles from snowbound Britain. Andrew Strauss's men cannot buy a wicket for love nor money...
With Australia's lead standing at a formidable 258, Chris Tremlett fires a vociferous lbw appeal against Shane Watson, but the batsman, on 95, immediately calls for a review of umpire Marais Erasmus's decision
It's been an excellent innings for the Aussie opener, but replays back up Mr Erasmus's inclination, and Watson eventually begins the slow walk back to the pavilion. Lunch is taken at 211-4, Australia ahead by 292
Hussey relentlessly piles on the runs - it's another magnificent effort from the Western Australian
Following a 113-run stand with Watson, Hussey inflicts more pain on England in a 75-run stand for the fifth wicket with Steve Smith, before Matt Prior catches Smith down the leg-side off Tremlett
Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnsons and Ryan Harris all fall cheaply but the lead is on a formidable 362 when Hussey pulls Tremlett for four to bring up a fantastic century. Graeme Swann drops Peter Siddle moments later.
At tea, Australia lead by 378 with Hussey on 111 and there are still two wickets for England to take
Tremlett's fifth wicket of the innings, and eighth of the match in an encouraging Test comeback for him, finally ends Hussey's innings on 116. With Australia all out for 309, England need 391 to win
With the odds heavily stacked in Australia's favour, England's Barmy Army fans maintain their enthusiasm
Hopes of a spectacular England chase are soon in shreds. Alastair Cook is lbw to Ryan Harris and Andrew Strauss edges Mitchell Johnson to Ricky Ponting at slip
Having not claimed an Ashes wicket since ball three of the series, Ben Hilfenhaus removes Kevin Pietersen. England continue to collapse, falling to 81-5 at stumps and leaving the Aussies scenting a big win
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