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Aussies skittle England

England capitulated on the first morning of the fourth npower Ashes Test as the chaos in the build-up transferred onto the field.

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff was ruled out this morning as anticipated and wicketkeeper Matt Prior provided a major injury scare when he suffered a back spasm in practice.

Only Prior, passed fit after the toss was delayed by 10 minutes, and Alastair Cook reached double figures as England were shot out for 102, with eight of the dismissals caught by either recalled wicketkeeper Brad Haddin or the enhanced slip cordon.

Prior was left unbeaten on 37 as Peter Siddle finished with five for 21.

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