Michael Clarke, left, shows the aggressive approach

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Taylor has every chance of playing in the third Test at Old Trafford

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Forgotten Notts batsman will face Aussies to prove himself in case Pietersen is not fit

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Tourists should take a leaf out of former captain’s book as their country’s failing cricket culture threatens to overwhelm Clarke

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The Sport Matrix: Monday 15 July 2013

Anderson stars as England hold off defiant Australia

Graeme Swann reacts after seeing Steven Finn drop a catch to dismiss Brad Haddin

Ashes 2013: Five things we learnt at the thrilling battle of Trent Bridge

Stephen Brenkley considers what the first Test told us about what lies ahead during the remainder of an Ashes series which promises to be enthralling throughout

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England’s No 6 showed some glimpses but questions remain over his ability at top level

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The former Australia captain was playing for Surrey

The Sport Matrix: Tuesday 09 July 2013

Cook admits to  first Test nerves –and excitement

Trent Bridge is the venue for the first Test

The Light Roller: Ashes predictions

England will surely retain the urn but it won't be a thrashing; and Ian Bell is a man in need of Test match runs

Steve Harmison takes it easy at Lord’s

Steve Harmison: Let Kevin Pietersen off leash and he will win the Ashes for England

Former England paceman tells Andrew Tong that batsmen will be key against Australia and Pietersen will lead the way

Andy Flower: ‘Emotions play a big part in all our lives,’ said the England team director

Ashes 2013: Andy Flower and England to ride wave of emotion against Australia

Coach wants players to follow their hearts in first Test after naming Onions in 13-man squad

Ross Taylor and Tom Latham celebrate Eoin Morgan’s wicket last night

England lose thriller by five runs (again)

New Zealand 201-4 England 196-5 (New Zealand win by 5 runs)

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