England swagger halted as Aussies battle back

ENGLAND’S desire to make a statement of intent in the fourth test backfired as Australia battled back impressively at Trent Bridge.

Following a two-run defeat at Edgbaston and a draw at Old Trafford, the tourists needed to improve to stop England taking control of the series.

The loss of pace spearhead Glenn McGrath to an elbow injury before the start of play was a blow for an Aussie attack featuring 22-year-old debutant Shaun Tait.