Ashes 2015 live: England give Michael Clarke a guard of honour as Australia make strong start at The Oval

Follow the latest news and updates from the Ashes Fifth Test at The Oval where England are looking to clinch a 4-1 victory over Australia

Charles Reynolds
Thursday 20 August 2015 18:37 BST
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Mark Wood celebrates the wicket of Chris Rogers (right)
Mark Wood celebrates the wicket of Chris Rogers (right)

Australia have made a strong start at The Oval, reaching 287-3 at stumps.

● Moeen Ali had Warner caught for 85

● England gave Michael Clarke a guard of honour on his final Test - Australia captain out for 15

● Wood got the breakthrough to dismiss Rogers (43)

● England won the toss and choose to bowl

England hold unassailable 3-1 lead heading into the fifth and final Ashes Test

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Remaining Tour fixtures:

20-24 August: Fifth Test - The Oval

31 August: Twenty20 - The SWALEC Stadium

3 September: 1st ODI - The Ageas Bowl

5 September: 2nd ODI - Lord's

8 September: 3rd ODI - Old Trafford

11 September: 4th ODI - Headingley

13 September: 5th ODI - Old Trafford

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