Australia wrap up 218-run win

Dec 09, 2013

England began day five plotting their way to a draw, with showers only delaying play by 10 minutes•PA Photos

He tried the same stroke to the very next delivery and hooked Peter Siddle to deep square leg•AFP

But Prior died by the sword as he too hooked down the throat of deep square leg•PA Photos

Alastair Cook was honest in his assessment of his side's 218-run defeat; no England side has ever won an Ashes series from 2-0 down•PA Photos

But they came out in aggressive mode as Stuart Broad hooked the fourth ball of the day for six•PA Photos

It wasn't long before Australia were celebrating again as Ryan Harris had Graeme Swann poking to second slip•Getty Images

Harris then wrapped up victory, having Monty Panesar caught at short extra cover•PA Photos

Mitchell Johnson was named Man of the Match for his first innings 7 for 40•PA Photos

Matt Prior provided some enjoyment for the Barmy Army with a series of flourishing strokes; his half-century hinting at a badly-needed return to form •PA Photos

A second thumping win put the Australians 2-0 up in the series•Getty Images