Brook & Woakes impress but Australia edge day one of Fifth Test as England risk first home Ashes series loss since 2001

HARRY BROOK hit a superb 85 for England at The Oval but could not stop Australia from ending day one of the Fifth Ashes Test in the ascendancy.

The Aussies have not won an Ashes series England for 22 years.

Harry Brook hit a superb 85 to boost England's chances of victory

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Harry Brook hit a superb 85 to boost England’s chances of victoryCredit: Getty
Mitchell Starc got the wicket of Brook

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Mitchell Starc got the wicket of BrookCredit: Getty
Chris Woakes got the wicket of David Warner

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Chris Woakes got the wicket of David WarnerCredit: Getty
Australia finished day one on 61-1

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Australia finished day one on 61-1Credit: Reuters

But a triumph in London would clinch a 3-1 victory – with Ben Stokes’ men aiming to level it up at 2-2.

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