Can England respond against Australia? Second Ashes Test talking points

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England will be looking to get their Ashes campaign back on track when they take on Australia in the second Test at Adelaide.

Joe Root’s side made a familiarly sorry start in their bid to wrest back the urn after crumbling to a nine-wicket defeat in Brisbane but a day-night affair in South Australia could work to their advantage.

Here, the PA news agency looks at what could unfold over the next few days.

England tinker once again

Mark Wood will miss out in Adelaide (Jason O’Brien/PA)
Mark Wood will miss out in Adelaide (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Anderson back but Broad out?

James Anderson is set to be back to lead the attack after missing out in Brisbane (Jason O’Brien/PA)
James Anderson is set to be back to lead the attack after missing out in Brisbane (Jason O’Brien/PA)

In the pink

England will have to contend with the pink ball in Adelaide (Jason O’Brien/PA)
England will have to contend with the pink ball in Adelaide (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Back Jack?

Will England stick or twist with Jack Leach? (Jason O’Brien/PA)
Will England stick or twist with Jack Leach? (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Weakened Australia?

Josh Hazlewood, left, will miss out at Adelaide (Jason O’Brien/PA)
Josh Hazlewood, left, will miss out at Adelaide (Jason O’Brien/PA)

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