Simon Jones completed a six-wicket haul and Andrew Strauss cudgelled a century as England pressed for victory in the third test against Australia yesterday.
The world champions, set what would be a world-record 423 to win, survived a tricky 10 overs to end the fourth day on 24 without loss at Old Trafford. England had begun the day by wrapping up Austalia's first innings for 302 to secure a lead of 142. They then rattled up 280 for six in their second visit before the declaration.