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By Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at Old Trafford
Rory Burns says England can save the fourth Test and together with this the Ashes.
The home side lost three wickets that were late to become 200-5 at Old Trafford, trailing the 497-8 declared by 297 runs of Australia.
“We’ve got a while, but it is clear exactly what we need to do,” opener Burns said.
“We have got some batters left in the hutch and we’re just a couple of great partnerships from requesting them to make a play”
He added:”We have to examine the positive aspect and also see where we can reach.”
Ashes holders ensured of carrying the urn back down beneath and Australia will probably be 2-1 up to play, if England are defeated in Manchester.
Burns, who produced 81 on Friday, thinks England will draw inspiration.
The home side needed 73 when Ben Stokes was connected by number 11 final man Jack Leach at Headingley, only for Stokes’ amazing 135 out not to direct them to their highest of 358.
“The manner that match moved, anything is possible,” said opener Burns. “We’re not so far behind. It’s about putting pressure on them and playing nicely [Saturday].”
A stand of 141 between Burns and captain Joe Root had helped England into 166-2, only for paceman Josh Hazlewood to take three late wickets for Australia.
“We’re pretty satisfied with where we’re at,” said Hazlewood. “There is a lot of cricket left, but we are first focusing on taking the last five wickets in the first innings.”
Hazlewood’s fellow quick bowler Pat Cummins included:”We’re pretty happy being 300 ahead. It was a day of Test cricket. To get those three wickets overdue, we feel really at the match.”
England are 98 runs off from avoiding the follow-on but if they really do make Australia bat again, are most likely to face having to endure much of the day to secure a draw.
The weather also has played a role on each of the few times, but the prediction is improved for your weekend.
“England must bat beyond lunch and bat into the day session on Saturday,” former captain Michael Vaughan advised Test Match Special. “If they can get to 350, they are taking overs out of this game they’ll have to bat on Sunday. It’ll be the wonderful escape.
“That really is Australia’s game to lose.”
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