Ashes, Fifth Test Day One LIVE: England look to restore some pride by securing victory in final Test in Tasmania having avoided series whitewash
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England’s misery Down Under has almost ended, but Joe Root and his men have one last shot at salvaging some pride against Australia.
The tourists narrowly avoided the whitewash last time out as they held out for a draw in Sydney to ensure no 5-0 scoreline could be recorded.
Now they head to Tasmania for the the fifth and final Test, and a chance to add some respect to the series by ending their wait for a victory.
Follow Sportsmail‘s KISHAN VAGHELA for live build-up and updates and England and Australia go head-to-head in the final Ashes Test of the series.
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