Stuart Broad sensational five-wicket burst on the second day of the final fifth Test against Australia at the Oval here on Friday, put England at driving position to regain Ashes.
Broad took five wickets for 27 runs in 12 overs to remove Shane Watson, captain Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin. The Australia was bowled out for only 160.
Off-spinner Graeme Swann provided fine support with four for 38 as Australia suffered their third first innings collapse this series.
That left England, who made 332 in their first innings, 172 runs in front and by stumps they had extended their lead to 230 after closing on 58 for three with three more days still scheduled in the match.
Australia left-arm quick Mitchell Johnson, with the aid of two catches at short leg by Simon Katich, removed England first innings top-scorer Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood, who again fell cheaply.
But England captain Andrew Strauss was 32 not out and Test debutant Jonathan Trott unbeaten on eight.
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