Australia all-rounder Cameron Green admits his side "got out of jail" in their Ashes-clinching draw at Old Trafford.
England have named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test with a decision now required over seamer James Anderson's involvement at the Oval.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England still have pride to play for in the final Ashes Test despite a disappointing weekend.
England's hopes of setting up a winner-takes-all Ashes decider were wiped out by the Manchester weather, with a fifth day washout in the fourth Test handing the urn to Australia.
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.
Jonny Bairstow took aim at his detractors, describing the criticism he has faced as "out of order" after lifting England into the box seat in the fourth Ashes Test.