Aus 181-6published at 63.3 overs
Plenty of Jimmy Anderson love out there now. Keep it coming, guys.
He has figures of 3-23 from 17 overs so far. What would England be without him?
Summary
England close on 31-4 after Australia take 82-run lead
Starc takes two wickets in two balls & Boland removes Hameed & Leach
England's bowlers fight back on second day
Anderson stars with four wickets; Harris top-scores with 76
Daily highlights show on BBC iPlayer from 17:00 GMT
Aus 181-6published at 63.3 overs
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Eddie: Jimmy Anderson has been unreal today.
Postpublished at 04:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match SpecialDespite the mediocrity of their performance with the bat yesterday England have got themselves back into this Test match. The old marble in the attack, James Anderson, is doing his job today.
Aus 181-6published at 63 overs
Trail by 4
Mark Wood replaces Jack Leach.
His second ball whizzes past Cameron Green's outside edge. Funny what a bit of extra pace can do.
Postpublished at 04:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesThere's some momentum back England's way if they were to get another wicket now but it feels any lead on this pitch will be crucial. The carry is still there and the movement is still there.
From the press boxpublished at 04:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
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Trail by 5
A wicket maiden for Anderson.
The smiles on his and Root's faces as they hug in celebration are heart-warming. They've not had many reasons to smile recently but that was pure joy.
Game. On.
Postpublished at 03:59 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesFantastic bowling from James Anderson who has persisted round the wicket line to Marcus Harris. He has played and missed on a number of occasions, but that one was a tiny bit fuller and flicks the edge. Batting is difficult out there.
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WICKETpublished at 03:56 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Harris c Root b Anderson 76 (Aus 180-6)
Did someone ask for James Anderson?
A huge wicket for England! Anderson finds that perfect full length and a hint of seam movement (shock!) and Harris is tempted into the drive.
Root clings on again at slip for his third of the day.
Postpublished at 03:56 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match SpecialIt's been a far more engrossing day as a contest compared to yesterday. England have done a pretty good job but they need to keep it going.
Aus 180-5published at 61 overs
Trail by 5
Marcus Harris is still causing England problems as he drives Leach firmly for three runs through the covers.
The spinner looks a little more effective to the right-handed Green but the big all-rounder negotiates the over calmly.
Postpublished at 03:52 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesJames Anderson still has all the skills and experience. It was a little surprising to see him and Mark Wood not start together after lunch given how effective they were in the morning session.
Aus 177-5published at 60 overs
Trail by 8
Anderson starts neatly, conceding just a single as Cameron Green looks a little twitchy and not entirely at ease against the pace bowling.
Time for a quick Mark Wood burst at the other end?
Postpublished at 03:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Ah, James Anderson is out there after all.
He replaces Ollie Robinson.
Postpublished at 03:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Here's the wicket of Travis Head that fell just before the drinks break. Can England sneak another before Australia take a lead?
Aus 176-5published at 59 overs
Trail by 9
Marcus Harris helps himself to a some easy singles off Jack Leach. He continues to look untroubled.
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Southside Saint: Even if England bowl them out for 200ish, what's the point? Their resistance with the bat is as solid as the newspaper wrapping on a three day old packet of chips. We should all just got to bed.
Postpublished at 03:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 December 2021
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialOllie Robinson is bowling that fuller length where you get that extra zip and a bit of seam movement. It makes him a real handful in English conditions and quite useful here.
drinks break Aus 173-5published at 58 overs
Trail by 12
Another maiden from the ever-impressive Ollie Robinson takes us to drinks.
That wicket of Head has brightened things slightly but England's minimal lead is dwindling.