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England win the Ashes after facile Test victory

England have won the Ashes with one test to spare in this summer's series
England have won the Ashes with one test to spare in this summer's series

England ripped out the last three Australia wickets for 12 runs to win the fourth test by a crushing innings and 78 runs at Trent Bridge on Saturday to secure the Ashes.

Ben Stokes had Mitchell Starc caught by Ian Bell at second slip for nought and Mark Wood bowled Josh Hazlewood for a duck.

Wood produced another ferocious full-pitched delivery to shatter Nathan Lyon's stumps and complete the rout, sparking wild celebrations on the pitch and all around the ground.

"It's unbelievable. I couldn't be happier," England captain Alastair Cook told reporters.

"For what we've been through over the last 18 months, to play like we did has been fantastic. I'm so proud of this young team and the way they've taken this opportunity."

Adam Voges was unbeaten on 51 in Australia's total of 253.

England lead the series 3-1 with one match to play.

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