what a final day we're in for....can the aussies hold on? will they go for it, or will they try and bat the day out...? When was the last time they needed to bat all day to save a test match?

In other news Jason Gillespie bowls his last ball for Australia in Test Match Cricket - Stick a sausage in him, he's done. The first aussie of the Golden Generation (TM) to be forced into retirement, as opposed to retiring on top, in their own time. Given the way he's tormented us down the years it feels good to see him off.

Kasprowich looked ordinary in the last test, so it will be interesting to see who the aussies bring in for the last 2 tests - do they have any young pace bowlers coming through to replace Gillespie? (and McGrath in 2 or 3 years time)

C'mon England, one lionhearted effort is needed here! I fancy Simon Jones to make the difference in the afternoon session, getting the ball to reverse swing...