Where the Ashes were won and lost

8 September 2019

Last Updated: 8 September 2019

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Australia have retained the Ashes after victory in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.

Here, the PA news agency looks at where the series was won and lost.

Steve Smith

England v Australia – Fourth Test – Day Four – 2019 Ashes Series – Emirates Old Trafford — Steve Smith has been in sparkling form (PA)

Absence of James Anderson

James Anderson File Photo — The absence of James Anderson did not help England’s cause (PA)

Failure to capitalise on strong position in first Test

England v Australia – First Test – Day Four – 2019 Ashes Series – Edgbaston — England made a great start at Edgbaston (PA)

Missing out at Lord’s

England v Australia – Fourth Test – Day Two – 2019 Ashes Series – Emirates Old Trafford — Marnus Labuschagne played his part at Lord’s (PA)

Bad day in the field in Manchester

England v Australia – Fourth Test – Day Four – 2019 Ashes Series – Emirates Old Trafford — A Jack Leach no ball was costly (PA)

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