Ashes digest: Marnus Labuschagne makes a century before Joe Root dismisses him
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The Ashes Highlights: England battle weather to keep Ashes hopes alive
Most of day four of the fourth Ashes Test was washed out but England did manage to remove Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne.
A break in the rain allowed for 30 overs during the day, which saw Australia move to 214-5, trailing by 61 runs.
Labuschagne hit an impressive century but was then was dismissed by Joe Root shortly before rain returned during the tea break.
With more bad weather predicted on day five, England will be hoping for another dry spell that would allow them time to level the series and set up a decider at The Oval.
Stat of the day - Labuschagne makes his mark
Labuschagne reached his first century in England from 161 balls before he was dismissed for 111 - his highest score in Tests outside Australia.
It is also the first time an Australia number three batter has scored an Ashes Test hundred in England since Steve Smith at The Oval in 2015.
Labuschagne's best shots as he reaches a century
Essential day four reading
Image of the day - Root's roaring appeal
England spinner Root made a passionate appeal to the umpire after he thought he heard Labuschagne edge behind to Jonny Bairstow.
The decision was initially given not out but England captain Ben Stokes immediately reviewed it and the replay showed Labuschagne had nicked it.
England spinner Joe Root appeals to the umpire for a caught behind
And finally...
With not much play possible on day four, here's the key bit of action in case you missed it...
Root removes Labuschagne on 111