Harry Brook keeps England’s Ashes hopes alive in thrilling win over Australia

GREAT KNOCK: Harry Brook top scored with 75. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Harry Brook announced himself on the Ashes stage with a match-winning knock for England that kept the series alive and delivered another memorable Headingley climax.

Brook batted with great maturity as he made a steely 75, taking a decisive chunk out of the 251-run target and set a fire under this summer’s rivalry, leaving Australia 2-1 ahead with two to play.