Ashes 2017/18: 3rd Test, day 5, 5 things we learnt from the day

#1 England wither away without a fight

Australia skittled out England soon after play resumed on day 5

Not even a wet pitch and rain could save England from succumbing to a hat-trick of losses in the Ashes, as Australian bowlers wreaked havoc on day 5. It took less than 35 overs for the Aussies to send England spiralling to a 3-0 loss as their batsmen failed to survive a barrage of quality seam and spin bowling.

England had made 403 in the first innings but plummeted to an innings loss on the fifth day of the Test. An emotional Steven Smith was quoted as saying after the match - "Amazing, coming in today with the weather around, it was great."

"Captaining an Ashes winning side, it's an amazing feeling. It was a moment we were looking forward for a long time, so much preparations had gone in, the way we played was spectacular, they made 400 in the first innings, that was a good effort, then to get back into the game, the bowlers have been amazing, Nathan Lyon in particular. I am very happy with this bowling group, they always get the job done. Josh Hazlewood was outstanding today, the early wicket of Jonny Bairstow was key, it's a great feeling to win the Ashes for the first time as Australia captain, we are going to celebrate this win tonight."