adminWith so much time left, and not wanting to bat last on a wearing pitch, Ashes-holders England, 1-0 up in the five-match series after last week’s 14-run win at Trent Bridge, opted against enforcing the follow-on.
Peter Siddle then gave Australia hope with a return of three wickets for four runs in five overs.
England captain Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott both played on before Kevin Pietersen loosely carved the paceman to Chris Rogers at point.
Although England were 31 for three in their second innings at stumps, they still led by 264 runs.
Joe Root, missed on eight when wicketkeeper Brad Haddin didn’t go for a chance, was 18 not out and night-watchman Tim Bresnan unbeaten on nought.
Swann was the first England spinner to take five wickets in an innings of a Lord’s Ashes test since Hedley Verity (7-61 and 8-43) managed the feat twice in 1934. — Reuters.
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