London: Australia opener Chris Rogers has revealed former skipper Steve Waugh's words of wisdom inspired him to score an unbeaten knock of 158 runs on the first day of the second Ashes Test in London.

Australia ended the first day's action at 337/1 with Rogers and Steven Smith (129 not out) scoring fine centuries to put the visiting team in the driving seat at the Lord's cricket ground on Thursday. England won the first Test by 169 runs to lead the five-match series 1-0.