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Last Updated: Thursday, 8 September 2005, 10:21 GMT 11:21 UK
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England v Australia day one photos
The two captains wait to have the toss - which England win
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The hosts get off to a good start as Michael Vaughan wins the toss and decides to bat on a gloriously sunny morning
An England fan sings the hymn Jerusalem
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England fans belt out the hymn Jerusalem, as requested by captain Vaughan, to welcome the teams onto the pitch
Andrew Strauss faces the fury of Australian bowlers Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee
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Openers Andrew Strauss and Marcus Trescothick survive the first half-hour as the Aussies battle to take the initiative
Australian wicket keeper Adam Gilchrist celebrates the wicket of Marcus Trescothick
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Trescothick quells the early Australian fire but is then out to a stunning catch in the slips off spinner Shane Warne
Warne gets Ian Bell out before lunch
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Warne gets two wickets in two overs as Vaughan [11] and then Ian Bell [0] succumb, leaving England on 115-3 at lunch
Kevin Pietersen looks back at his stumps as he is bowled by Shane Warne
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After lunch England reach 131 before Warne claims his fourth wicket for just 32 runs - bowling Kevin Pietersen [14]
Andrew Flintoff congratulates Andrew Strauss on his century
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Strauss celebrates after reaching his century with a four and his partnership with Flintoff also sees England past 250
Flintoff is amply supporting Strauss but is then out caught behind
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Flintoff quickly reaches his 50 as England seem to be cruising but then he's out for 72, caught behind off Glenn McGrath
The match is evenly balanced as England lose their sixth wicket but have nearly 300 runs
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Any vantage point will do as the game see-saws with England getting to 289 before losing a sixth wicket - Paul Collingwood
Simon Katich acrobatically catches Strauss off the bowling of spinner Shane Warne
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An impressive innings from Strauss comes to an acrobatic end as he is caught on 129 becoming Warne's fifth victim
Andrew Strauss holds his bat up the crowd after he gets out to Shane Warne
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Despite not lasting until the end Strauss is England's hero as his knock boosts the score and anchors the innings
Australian spinner Shane Warne acknowledges the crowds applause after getting five wickets
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Meanwhile Warne is Australia's star as he gets 5-118 and the play finishes evenly balanced with England on 319-7


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FIFTH TEST, THE OVAL

DAY FIVE
Triumphant England win Ashes
Vaughan savours 'incredible' feat
Flintoff overwhelmed
Aussies admit best team won
Queen leads Ashes tributes
Sports stars salute England
Day five as it happened

Jonathan Agnew column
Simon Jones' exclusive column
The day the Aussies were beaten
Pietersen the Oval hero
Fifth Test ratings
Match photos
Fans reaction photos
Ashes log: Fifth Test - Monday

DAY FOUR
England set sights on Ashes glory

DAY THREE
Opening pair keep Aussies in hunt

DAY TWO
Weather halts strong Aussie start

DAY ONE
England pegged back by Warne


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