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BREAKING: England suffer humiliating Ashes defeat as Australia romp to First Test win

Australia have taken the lead in the Ashes, cruising past England to win by eight wickets at the Perth Stadium

by · The Mirror

Australia have defeated England by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes. Steve Smith batted Brydon Carse into the off side for four.

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