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We look back on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne

Michael Clarke of Australia leads his team out during day one of the fourth Ashes Test against England at the MCG.
Image: Michael Clarke of Australia leads his team out during day one of the fourth Ashes Test against England at the MCG

With the Ashes already gone, England headed into the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne looking to restore some pride after what has proved a torrid tour thus far.

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Another Idiot Abroad

David 'Bumble' Lloyd returns with his best Karl Pilkington impression and, after swimming with sharks earlier in the tour, this time tries his hand at football management... judging by his team-talk he's rather more Mike Bassett than Mourinho! Indeed, despite the fact his team were playing in the bright Aussie sunshine, Bumble still manages to end up as the 'wally with the brolly'. However, he must have done something right as he somehow ends up masterminding an improbable victory for England's media team!

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