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England loses first Ashes Test

Australia has claimed victory in the first Test of the Ashes series after winning by a significant 381 runs.

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Five-star Broad hands England advantage in Ashes

England's Stuart Broad (third right) celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's David Warner (left) during day one of the first Ashes Test Credit: PA Wire

Stuart Broad's five-wicket haul ensured England's Ashes defence got off to a stunning start in Brisbane.

Broad, who was depicted as the pantomime villain by the Brisbane press, was booed as he began to bowl.

Unaffected by the reaction, Broad bowled out Chris Rogers, David Warner, Shane Watson, Michael Johnson and even skipper Michael Clarke as the visitors managed to restrict Australia to just 273 for eight.

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