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England on brink of Ashes win thanks to Stuart Broad, Joe Root masterclass

England bowl Australia out for 60 in the morning of their Ashes clash, Joe Root subsequently piling on the runs in the afternoon to give his side a 214-run lead at the close.

Australia were bowled out for 60 at Trent Bridge as England put themselves in a strong position to win The Ashes on the first day of the fourth Test.

Stuart Broad holds his ball proudly after claiming the wicket of Michael Clarke on the first day of the Fourth Test of The Ashes on August 6, 2015© Getty Images

Stuart Broad took 8-15 and Joe Root hit a century in Nottingham during what turned out to be the shortest first innings in Test history, the latter's unbeaten 124 going on to help the home nation to 274-4 at the close, a lead of 214.

Meanwhile Broad, playing in the city where he was born and plies his trade at club level, passed 300 wickets and equalled the fastest Test five-wicket haul of 19 deliveries as the tourists were ruthlessly dismissed in 111 balls.

Stuart Broad celebrates the wicket of Mitchell Johnson on the first day of the Fourth Test of The Ashes on August 6, 2015© Getty Images

In addition Alastair Cook scored 43 and Jonny Bairstow made 74, sharing a fourth-wicket stand of 173 at more than five runs an over with Yorkshire teammate Root.

Victory will give England an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series and see them regain the urn they lost following their 5-0 whitewash in Australia just under two years ago.

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Joe Root of England bats during day three of the 1st Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at SWALEC Stadium on July 10, 2015
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