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Five great Ashes Tests in England

The Trent Bridge Test proved yet another unforgettable Ashes encounter, adding the latest thrilling chapter to cricket's longest-standing rivalry. Here, Press Association Sport's Matt Somerford picks out five more of the best on English soil.

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1981, Leedsu00a0
England won by 18 runs
Ian Botham's unbeaten 149 set the stage for England to overcome odds of 500-1 after they had crashed to 135 for seven after being asked to follow on. Botham's belligerence still left Australia with only 130 to win but Bob Willis' eight for 43 completed arguably the greatest comeback in Test history.

2005, Edgbastonu00a0
England won by two runs
Australia looked certain to suffer defeat when they were 137 for seven chasing 282. A 59-run last-wicket stand between Brett Lee and Michael Kasprowicz threatened to put them 2-0 up, until the latter gloved Steve Harmison down leg side.

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