England vs Australia, Fifth Test, Day Three Report

England put themselves firmly in the driver's seat on the third day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval. Joe Denly missed out his maiden Test ton by six runs but his effort, combined with those of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, helped the hosts extend their lead to 382.

England were 313/8 at stumps on Day 3.

England are looking to avoid a first series defeat at home to Australia since 2001.

Brief Scores: England 294 & 313/8 (Joe Denly 94, Ben Stokes 67; Nathan Lyon 3/65), Australia 225 (Steve Smith 80, Marnus Labuschagne 48; Jofra Archer 6/62)

England vs Australia, 5th Test (Day 3) Highlights