The second session on Sunday could well be the last of this engrossing Test as England stand 98 runs away from victory at Lunch. England were handed a big blow early in the session with captain Ben Stokes falling to an innocuous delivery from Mitchell Starc. England continued to be marginally ahead though, with Jonny Bairstow in the middle with Harry Brook who is looking in good nick. However, Starc brought Australia back to an even keel with England with the wicket of Bairstow. Australia now need four wickets to win the match and seal their first Ashes series win in England since 2001. England, meanwhile, eventually fought back their way to staying slightly ahead of the bowling side with Brook scoring his fifth Test half century and Woakes giving able company. The match did take a turn towards Australia once again though, as Brook became Starc’s fifth wicket after making 75 with England needing just over 20 runs to win. Mark Wood, though, then came in and smashed apart any chances that Australia may have seen. Chris Woakes took England over the line with a four to end the thriller.

Another one down to the wire game. Nice to get over the line and keep our hopes alive. Won the toss, we could have batted and bowled. Looked a good wicket. Saw the way Mitch Marsh batted. Came in and took the game on. The outfield was on the quick side. We had Woody and Woakesy back in and they did well. We picked teams and look how they can impact us in the game. We try to see how they can be influential in the game. I didn’t realize that Woakes hasn’t played a Test for so long, Having someone who can bat like him batting at 8 helps us. Hope he can do something similar when he plays next. Having someone who can bowl at 95 mph is amazing. With the bat, he is just a free spirit. Goes back to the clarity. 24 off 8 balls was a massive swing in the game. Doesn’t always come off. But gives you a better chance to succeed. I think about Mo, he always wants to impact the game. He went to Baz yesterday and said he wanted to come up the order and take on the bowling attack. Me and Baz just go with the flow. Great for both the teams. The next game is very vital. Everyone wants to see good cricket. This nine day break will help the bodies a world of good. We love to come here and play cricket for England. The Western Terrace is always amazing.”

There were a moments that went back and forth on each day. We lost 6 wickets for 20 odd on day 1. Each session has swung in one team’s favour. We could have kept going. 250 was competitive to bowl at. But wasn’t enough in the end. I thought Warner was fantastic at Lord’s. A good problem with Mitch. He has had ankle surgery trying to play red-ball cricket. Doesn’t hurt to have a few days off and recharge our batteries. We will come back all excited for Manchester.”

5/34 in the first innings, 2/66 in the second. Moreover, he smacked 24 in 8 balls in the first innings and and pretty much a match-winning 16 off eight. What a match Wood has had. “Delighted to be here to stand as the Man of the Match. The lads will tell you there are sweaty palms. Was tough against some of the best bowlers in the world. Am batting too high at number 9 (smiles). I felt in good rhythm. Tried to run in as hard as I can. Stokesy told me to bowl as fast as I could. Things still to work on going into the next game. I was pleased with my 24 off 8. Would be tough going into the next game. The support everywhere we go is amazing. Will see I how pull up. I hope to be fit for the next two Tests.”

The Ashes are alive, England halve Australia’s lead to 2-1. Chris Woakes, playing his first Test match in over a year, seals the win with a four. He has been pretty much in Ben Stokes’ shadow as a fast bowling all-rounder but this is just one of many times that Woakes has delivered for England when they needed him. Mark Wood, meanwhile, has proven that he is just a match winner regardless of whether he is batting or bowling. The first two Tests have been thrillers, this one lived up to those and then some and this time, the result has fallen in England’s favour. It will delight England fans and neutrals, because it means that this incredible series remains alive for at least one more Test.