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James Anderson delighted five-wicket haul has kept England in second Ashes Test

"It would also have a potential effect on Australia to be in such a commanding position and lose. It's very rare that a team declares and loses a game so if we can get a result it would be huge for a number of reasons."

England paceman James Anderson acknowledges the applause after capturing five Australian wickets on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test
Image: James Anderson claimed his first five-wicket haul in Australia

James Anderson is delighted his maiden five-wicket haul in Australia has helped give England "a chance" of winning the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Anderson (5-43) bagged the 25th five-for of his Test career and Chris Woakes took 4-36 as England skittled Australia for 138 in their second innings on day four of the day-night fixture.

England skipper Joe Root then ended the day unbeaten on 67 as the tourists closed on 176-4, meaning they require 178 more runs to record a famous victory, one which Anderson reckons could have a destabilising effect on Australia.

England's Joe Root plays a shot during day four of the Ashes Test match at the Adelaide Oval
Image: Joe Root is unbeaten on 67 at Adelaide Oval

"It was very pleasing, especially considering the state of the game," said Anderson, who added Peter Handscomb, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc to his day-three dismissals of Usman Khawaja and Cameron Bancroft.

"It's always nice to get wickets when the team need them and get us back into the game. I have been here a few times and not got a five-for, so I've probably got the pink ball and floodlights to thank.

"We are delighted to be in the position to have any chance of winning the game, which we didn't think we would have after the first couple of days.

Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates dismissing James Vince of England during day four of the Second Ashes Test match
Image: England trailed by 215 on first innings after being dismissed for 227

"There is a huge amount of work for us left in this game to but we are in with a chance and a win would be huge for our confidence.

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"It would also have a potential effect on them to be in such a commanding position and lose. It's very rare that a team declares and loses a game so if we can get a result it would be huge for a number of reasons.

"We are going to turn up with the same sort of attitude - the hunger and real fight to get back in this series and see where it can get us. Hopefully it can get us somewhere near.

"I'll fancy a bat if we need 10 - any more than that and I think we are struggling!"