England v Australia day three snapshot

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA DAY THREE OF THE FIRST TEST SNAPSHOT

STATE OF PLAY: England first innings: 374. Australia second innings: 3-124, lead by 34 runs.

MAN OF THE DAY: Steve Smith. Finished the day 46 not out and he holds the key to Australia's hopes of victory, with England still working out ways to get the prolific right-hander out.

KEY MOMENT: Travis Head narrowly avoided being run out when he was on nine after a risky single. The South Australian lasted until stumps and will continue Australia's push for a big lead on Sunday along with Smith.

STAT OF THE DAY: David Warner's combined score of 10 from his two visits to the crease is his lowest total in an Ashes Test.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It's a well-poised Test, we're happy to have them at 30-3 but we leaked a few too many tonight. But we've got to find a way to get him (Smith) out." - England bowler Chris Woakes.