Ashes fifth Test, day five RECAP: Alex Carey hits winning runs as Australia clinch 4-1 series win; Usman Khawaja given guard of honour
Fifth Test teams
Australia: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Matthew Potts
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That concludes Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of the Ashes series.
It's been a bizarre at times series, but the Aussies - as they have a habit of doing - won the big moments and the Urn.
Catch you next time.
PLAYER RATINGS: 'Whipping boy' a rare flop as three Aussies shine
The Ashes is officially over and it's hard not to feel underwhelmed by a series that promised so much.
England barely fired a shot over the first three Tests before finally winning one at the MCG.
The Melbourne Test was the second two-day affair over the series, leaving fans feeling shortchanged.
Nonetheless, Australian fans will be delighted their side has retained the Ashes once more with a 4-1 victory on home soil.
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Ashes player ratings Getty
'Bit tired': Starc earns top honour after 31-wicket series
Australian fast-bowler Mitchell Starc has taken out player of the series honours for the Ashes series after a brilliant summer in the baggy green.
The veteran left-armer was instrumental to Australia's 4-1 victory, especially in the first three Test matches when the series was still on the line.
Starc finished with a tremendous 31 wickets at an average of 19 with ball in hand, while also chipping in with 156 valuable runs including two half-centuries.
Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates dismissing Jacob Bethell of England. Getty
MATCH WRAP
SCG: A nervy run chase has ended in Australia's favour with a 4-1 Ashes series result sealed in Sydney.
The Aussies needed 160 to win on the final day after England was bowled out for 342 in the morning session.
Australia reached the total five wickets down with Alex Carey hitting the winning runs. Carey finished on 16 not out while Cam Green was on 22.
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Cameron Green and Alex Carey. Getty
Celebrations begin
There it is! The Aussies hold aloft the Ashes trophy, having clinched the series 4-1.
The Aussies hold the trophy aloft after clinching the Ashes 4-1. Fox Sports
Khawaja drops hint on future plans
More from Uzzie, who in a message to the SCG crowd and cricket fans around the world, might have dropped a hint about what his future might look like.
"I just want to say thank you very much. Without all the fans and the people watching, well, I wouldn't have this career, I wouldn't have the ability to play cricket, to make it my living," he said.
"To all the volunteers in the past, thank you very much. Everyone who's been involved, keep supporting the beautiful game of Test cricket. It is by far my favorite version of the game.
"Hopefully I'll see you out here soon, next time, maybe in a suit like Howie."
Aussies sweep honours
Unsurprisingly, Aussies have swept the honours for the series.
Travis Head was named player of the match for his first innings knock.
And for his 31 wickets in the series, Mitchell Starc was named player of the series.
Khawaja reflects on stunning Test career
Usman Khawaja has reflected on a sensational Test career, which drew to a close today at the SCG.
He wouldn't have gone out the way he would have wanted to, but he was given a warm farewell from the Test arena by his home crowd.
"I said to Rach this morning ... the only thing I want is a win, to finish off the Ashes with a win. I'd love nothing more," he told Fox Sports.
"As much as I wanted to go out there and score runs and hit the winning runs, I'm just so grateful for one last final win and to celebrate with my teammates."
Khawaja conceded he'd struggled at times to control his emotions throughout this Test.
"I was trying to act cool, but the whole test match I found it really hard to control my emotions," he explained.
"I think I prided myself on being able to control my emotions my whole career - I haven't given away too much to the opposition or to anyone - but I found it really hard to concentrate, even in the first innings.
"I found it hard to get into rhythm, and even today. My whole career, particularly the last end of the career, has been built on process, process, process. It's just so hard to go out there and concentrate.
"But I'm glad we got the win, got over the line, and it's something I'll cherish for the rest of my life, being able to finish here at the SCG.
"Everyone's been so great. I'm so grateful to have the career I've had and I can just finally just relax, not worrying about getting out in the morning."
AUSTRALIA CLINCH FIFTH TEST
Fittingly, the winning runs came off the bat of Alex Carey - a lovely drive through the off side for four to clinch a 4-1 series victory.
"They were challenged at times, but they won the big moments," Adam Gilchrist said in commentary for Fox Sports.
"That is four Ashes series in a row and a team that is beginning to leave a true legacy."
Alex Carey and Cameron Green after the winning runs. Fox Cricket
Down into single figures now
Thankfully it looks like those moments of madness were exactly that - moments.
A lovely cut to the point boundary from Green has the chase under 10 runs.
She'll be all over shortly!
