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Stokes takes five as Australia slide away

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Joe Root did not extend his innings by much, falling for 130 at the start of the second day  Getty Images
Mitchell Starc was the bowler to strike for Australia...  Getty Images
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...and he comprehensively castled nightwatchman Mark Wood in his following over to complete a five-for  Getty Images
Starc bowled Jos Buttler for his sixth wicket as England's innings began to unravel quickly  Getty Images
But Moeen Ali played a familiar hand at No. 8 to wrest back some momentum, putting on 58 in seven overs with Stuart Broad  Getty Images
England declared their innings on 391 for 9, a lead of 331, and gave David Warner and Chris Rogers a few overs to negotiate before lunch  Getty Images
Rogers showed good judgement as Australia's first wicket surpassed the 60 they made in the first innings  Getty Images
... but he needed a slice of luck on 47 when Mark Wood overstepped  Getty Images
Rogers capitalised with Australia's first half-century of the innings  Getty Images
... but Ben Stokes wrecked Australia's recovery with three wickets in 13 balls  Getty Images
... including Warner for 64  Getty Images
Steven Smith was left to contemplate his shot selection after holing out to point  Getty Images
Michael Clarke's miserable series continued when Wood removed him for 13  PA Photos
Clarke returned to the pavilion to contemplate his position as Australia's grip on the Ashes was all but ended  Getty Images
Stokes added a fourth victim when Peter Nevill offered no stroke  Getty Images
... and completed his second five-wicket haul when Mitchell Johnson edged to slip  Getty Images
Stokes salutes the crowd after bowling England to the brink of Ashes glory  Getty Images
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