Phew!

So 260 is not looking so bad now, with the Aussies at 143-5 England would have been hoping for a first innings lead. If the weather holds it looks like the draw is out of the question so we're off and running with a result in the first test and probably a tense finish. Test match cricket delivers yet again! Highlights for England would be the figures of Anderson and Broad only going for 2 an over - that is superb bowling. Great for Finn to pick up wickets too.

England need a good start tomorrow to get Australia out for less than 300 and then set it up for Swanny in the last innings.