England win second Ashes Test
England has won the second Ashes Test at Lord's by 347 runs to lead the series 2-0.
Ashes highlights: Root digs deep for Lord's century
Joe Root's breakthrough century as a Test opener was value added as England mercilessly ground Australia into an untenable position in the second Investec Test at Lord's.
Root (178no) and Ian Bell (74) took advantage of favourable circumstances in a stand of 153, after nightwatchman Tim Bresnan had first helped his fellow Yorkshireman put on 99, as England lost just two wickets today to close on 333 for five and lead by 566.
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