So we knew it would be fun.

But did we think it would be that fun?

England will start tomorrow hunting 10 Australia wickets after they have lit up the Ashes already, in stunning style.

We'll be back from 8:00 BST tomorrow morning for all the build-up and reaction for day two. For now, here's Stephan Shemilt's take on all today's action.

Strap yourselves in, folks. It's going to be a summer to remember.

Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

On the pitch that they've seen and the way that England have batted, if one or two of the Australians don't do what Joe Root did today, I'd be very surprised.

So the batting is done - for now.

It's now time to see what England's bowlers can do on this pitch tomorrow. Usman Khawaja and David Warner looked nervous, but that was their own doing rather than a case of the ball doing all sorts.

Australia have the top three batters in the world in their middle order in Smith, Labuschagne and Head.

It'll be a test, for sure. But I have no doubt Ben Stokes has a few surprises in store for us already.

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow to Sky Sports: "It's been a good day. The lads have been in good form, enjoying themselves and that's exactly what we spoke about."

On Zak Crawley's boundary with the first ball of the day: "We just heard it, I was like 'wow'. It was out like a canon."

On England's approach: "It hasn't changed over the last 12 months. If the ball is there to hit we have tried to hit it. If we miss, it's part and parcel of the game. The lads are out there with smile on their face from the start to the end.

"When you go into a game on the back of wins, people in form and trusting each other to do their own jobs. Then collectively coming together as a unit. That's really important.

"But we are not machines. We all don't bat in the same way. We are humans too so we will make mistakes as well."

On his partnership with Joe Root: "We were five down and thinking 'lose a couple here and we are in trouble'. But I've been lucky enough to bat with Rooty for far too long. We've shared some special times in the middle. So you call upon those and we had a bit of craic out there."

On how England will take 10 wickets tomorrow: "Be patient, relentless on a length. They are going to hit the middle of the bat, they are good players. If we can build pressure, we have guys with such a wealth of experience I've not doubt the guys will be able to call on those experiences tomorrow.£

Jason Gillespie
Former Australia bowler on BBC Test Match Special

I used the term fearless instead of reckless. Joe Root will get the plaudits, Zak Crawley too.

But I thought Jonny Bairstow was great, the way he and Joe Root were so busy at the crease.

Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

That's why Zak Crawley is consistently picked for England. He can create momentum. He has played some poor shots, but he can play some brilliant ones too. Zak Crawley owes England in this series.

It feels like a lifetime ago that Zak Crawley hit the first ball of the day for four.

Harmison's wide, Burns' first baller.

Has Crawley written his own bit of Ashes history?

Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

I wouldn't have declared. You just don't know what is going to happen. England are trying to send a message no team has ever done before.

But I applaud Ben Stokes. You think the last England Ashes, I think this is the first time in my lifetime that England have sent the first punch. I, as a captain, would've wanted a few more runs, especially with Joe Root out there.

Even though England didn't get the wicket, it creates what the Ashes is all about. Warner and Khawaja, two experienced pros, were running like kids.

What are we thinking?

England's greatest?

Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

That has been one day of Test cricket but it feels like three or four!

It was a masterclass from Joe Root, who is in my opinion, England's greatest ever. A brilliant hundred.

Phil Tufnell was all of us when Ben Stokes called his players in at 393-8.

Describe that day in one word?

I'm struggling. Entertaining seems too obvious.

From Zak Crawley's first-ball four, to Joe Root's scoops, to Ben Stokes' declaration... it's had it all!

Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on BBC Test Match Special

I think overall, the number one is credit to Australia. That was a flat wicket. Nathan Lyon had to come in early and take wickets. Australia have gone in and weathered that little storm.

All the small margins have been won by Australia.

Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

Fair play to the openers, that could have been an awkward little session, set up by Ben Stokes' declaration. England would've wanted a wicket, but Brendon McCullum will be pretty happy.

As solid as you like from Usman Khawaja.

Australia survive a very tricky five overs, and that concludes an absolutely incredible first day.

After all the hype, all the talk, all the attention... the Ashes delivers again.

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Cautious from Usman Khawaja.

Two balls to survive.

Nurse Anon

David Warner has played a couple of stunning drives but he's also very jumpy out there.

Again, there's a bit of a mix-up between the two openers as Warner wants a single that is definitely not on the cards.

Probably just the one more over today.

Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

This has been fantastic. A lot of people watching are transfixed.

Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on BBC Test Match Special

Because there's no movement here, once you get too full, it becomes easy. David Warner talked this up and he has got his feet moving now.