‘We still have a bit of work to do’, says Shane Watson

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“We complement each other and we are able to sustain pressure for a long period of time and that is the best way of giving yourself a chance of knocking over these high quality English batsmen”

Despite only needing five wickets to win on the fifth and final day of the third Test in Perth, Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has announced that the baggy greens “still have a bit of work to do”.

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England still have a chance to win this Test, says Ian Bell

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“If the two that are in can carry on for a while and get us to lunch then you never know”

England batsman Ian Bell has announced that he believes the national team still have a chance of winning the third Test against Australia in Perth, despite needing 253 runs to win on the fifth and final day with only five wickets in hand.

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Broad doubtful for Boxing Day Test

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“At the end of the day, even if there is a small crack there and my symptoms aren’t painful, I see no reason why I can’t continue to play”

England pace bowler Stuart Broad is unlikely to play in the Boxing Day Test after being hit on the right foot by Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson during the third day of the third Test in Perth.

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