Swann crushes Aussies’ hopes

Graeme Swann struck in the nick of time to complete England’s 347-run victory inside four days, and ensure they moved 2-0 up in the Ashes series without the hassle of any unfinished business at Lord’s today.

Australia’s last pair of Ryan Harris and James Pattinson took their hosts to within three deliveries of having to return to complete a final-day formality in the second Test.

Instead, after Joe Root had added two telling wickets to his 180 runs, England are already within one more Test success of winning the Ashes next month for a third consecutive time.