Will we see a bit more of that intent from Australia after lunch? You'd hope so.

Either way, we haven't got long until we find out. The afternoon session is just a couple of minutes away.

What better way to spend a bit of that time than by watching Joe Root's fabulous catch again?

There was a little bit more aggression shown by Australia late in the session when Steve Smith came in.

The former skipper even hit back-to-back boundaries with a couple of lovely straight drives off Jimmy Anderson...

In this morning session, Jimmy Anderson has averaged 0.675 degrees of swing, a sizeable improvement on his day one average of 0.521. However, his average for this Test as a whole (0.577) is way lower than his previous three Tests this series (0.889, 1.697 and 0.987).

Interestingly, his average speed of 82.82mph is much higher than his previous three Tests (80.90, 81.29 and 81.36).

Here are some of the frustrating moments that England faced in the first hour.

Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

I don't really want to hear anymore about it. It was horrible.

Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match Special

Marnus Labuschagne's innings was the lowest run rate of 65 more balls in Tests in England since 1994, when Hansie Cronje made 13* off 124. The last time there was a slower innings of 65 or more balls at The Oval was Keith Miller in 1956, scoring 7* off 67.

Thanks, Callum.

I'll start with a couple of statements:

Firstly, Australia's approach in the morning session is completely logical given the situation they find themselves in in this series. It makes plenty of sense and might even be their best chance of securing a first away Ashes series win since 2001.

Secondly, Australia's approach today has been very dull to watch. Really, really dull.

Both statements can be true.

Talking of lunch, time for me to go and get some.

Sam Drury will take you through the remainder of lunch and the afternoon session.

It probably can't be any worse than the morning one.

The lunch guest on TMS today is boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

You can listen along using the audio icon at the top of the page.

Here's the one wicket that England picked up in the morning session.

It was Marnus Labuschagne and it came via a superb grab from Joe Root.

It is likely to open up more questions about Jonny Bairstow, though.

The morning session is over.

Australia have scored 54 runs in the session.

They've gone along at 2.08 runs an over.

Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match Special

Australia have reached 100 runs after 47.4 overs, the longest it has taken them in a Test since December 1990 at MCG. It is the longest they've taken to reach 100 in England since 1981.

Another maiden from James Anderson.

He's got figures of 0-37 off 15 overs now.

This has been a very ugly innings from Usman Khawaja.

He picks up four with a thick edge, all along the ground but through the slip cordon, before playing and missing with a loose drive.

He's up to 43 off 142 balls though.

Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match Special

That straight drive from Steve Smith is as good as it gets.

Oh, Steve Smith. Beautiful.

He drives James Anderson back down the ground, between Anderson's left and the stumps, before beating him to the right the following ball.

Superb strokes.

Vic Marks
Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

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I think England have bowled as well as they have done all series. It seems to have done more this morning than it did yesterday, it has beaten the bat, Usman Khawaja has been on red alert. The bowlers have been mostly bang on target and virtually nothing has happened, barring one spectacular catch from Joe Root to remove Marnus Labuschagne.