 Jack Russell again provided stubborn resistance with 29, he and Smith guiding England into the lead, before Smith fell agonisingly close to his century on 96.John Emburey briefly led a wagging of the tail, and was not out on 21 with Graham Dilley on 4, with England 322 for 9 at the close of day 4.Day Five

Australia began the fifth day looking to knock over England's last wicket quickly, and set a modest chase, but Dilley and Emburey were determined to drag it out as long as possible.