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Zak Crawley blitzes incredible 189 as England take control | Ashes Daily, Old Trafford Day 2

Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to an excellent day for England at Old Trafford.

Chris Woakes finished with 5-62 as England wrapped up the final two Australian wickets quickly, before Zak Crawley smashed a brilliant 189 from 182 balls to put the hosts in the ascendancy.

Moeen Ali and Joe Root also notched important half-centuries to give England a 67-run lead heading into day three.

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