England head into Thursday’s day-night second Ashes Test at the Gabba needing a rare win to stay alive in the five-match series.
Australia lead 1-0 after Travis Head’s explosive century sealed an eight-wicket victory inside two days in Perth. With Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood still out, Mitchell Starc will spearhead Australia’s attack in humid, pink-ball conditions. England may miss Mark Wood due to injury and are weighing pace and spin options.
The tourists haven’t won a Test in Australia since 2010-11 and haven’t triumphed at the Gabba in 39 years, adding weight to their must-win challenge.