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Bresnan savours moment of triumph

Rob Barnett

Tim Bresnan did his best to describe the “phenomenal” moment he took the wicket that meant the tourists had retained the Ashes.

Bell praises bowlers' efforts

Dave Clark

Ian Bell expressed his delight at England regaining the Ashes with an innings-and-157-run win at the MCG - but says things could have been different.

Collingwood calls for perfect finish

Dave Clark

Paul Collingwood has urged his team-mates not to rest on their laurels after ensuring the Ashes remain with England via an innings-and-157-run victory over fierce rivals Australia at the MCG.

Swanny rounds on sprinkler's critics

'The sprinkler’ was an easy scapegoat when England lost the third Ashes Test. Swanny used his latest video diary to hit back at critics of the “dance craze that’s sweeping the team”.

Strauss hails team effort

Andrew Strauss paid tribute to the collective performance of his England side after they retained the Ashes with a magnificent victory at the MCG.

Swann revels in Ashes triumph

Graeme Swann heralded an “amazing series” after England retained the Ashes in Melbourne with a game to spare. The tourists moved 2-1 ahead in the rubber with an innings-and-157-run victory.

Ponting keen to continue

Ricky Ponting reiterated his desire to stay on as Australia captain after England retained the Ashes with a comprehensive victory in the fourth Test.

England clinch Ashes glory

Chris Devine

England retained the Ashes with a game to spare courtesy of an innings-and-157-run victory in the fourth Test at the MCG. The tourists are 2-1 up in the series heading into the final Test at Sydney.

Harris facing lengthy lay-off

Australia paceman Ryan Harris is set to undergo surgery on his injured left ankle and is expected to be out of cricket for three to four months.

Bresnan hails adaptable England

Rob Barnett

Tim Bresnan believes England’s ability to make the most of changing conditions at the MCG explains their dominance of the fourth Ashes Test, which they need four wickets to win and retain the urn.