England v Australia: Ashes fifth Test, day two – as it happened

Steve Smith took advantage of a run-out reprieve to make 71 and help Australia to a slender lead of 12 at the Oval

The umpires are making their way down the stairs. The crowd around me are clapping their hands and making noise. The players are over the rope and on the field. There’s a great energy about.

Not long to go now. While I’ve got you, any overseas readers with the BBC’s TMS link? Would be a huge help. Ta.

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