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England win second Ashes Test

England has won the second Ashes Test at Lord's by 347 runs to lead the series 2-0.

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England strike back before lunch at Lord's

Alastair Cook (r) is seeking more wickets from star bowler James Anderson Credit: Adam Davy/PA Wire

England took a crucial wicket with the last over before lunch as they aimed to peg back Australia on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Tim Bresnan dismissed Shane Watson lbw to leave Australia on 42-1 at the interval.

England were all out for 361 in their first innings, a total bolstered by a last-wicket partnership of 48 between Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann.

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