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Ben Stokes confirms England will be unchanged for fifth Ashes Test at the Oval

England have named an unchanged XI for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval with record wicket-taker James Anderson keeping his place in the team.

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Ashes: Vital Joe Root breakthrough gives England hope after frustrating day

England's chances of levelling the Ashes were just about alive after Joe Root claimed the only wicket of a rain-ruined fourth day at Emirates Old Trafford.

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Joe Root: England can leave a legacy by taking different approach to Australia

England batter Joe Root suggested the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow in last week's Lord's Test could harm Australia's "legacy" in the game.

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Australia punish lacklustre England seamers before Joe Root produces late boost

England bowled themselves into trouble on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, before two wickets in an over from part-timer Joe Root offered a late morale boost.

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Joe Root reinventing himself like David Bowie under Bazball – Mark Nicholas

Broadcaster Mark Nicholas has likened Joe Root to rock stars such as David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen for his ability to continually reinvent himself.

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I'd go back and play Stokes' way – no regrets for Joe Root over England approach

Joe Root has no regrets about the manner of England's Ashes loss at Edgbaston, insisting he would like to "go back in time" and captain England in the same fearless fashion as Ben Stokes.

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