Collingwood frustrates Australia

Collingwood's unbeaten 63 took England to 200 for seven by the time the second new ball was taken after tea.

That was something of a recovery after three morning wickets left Andrew Strauss' team reeling on 70 for five.

Collingwood, whose half-century came in 167 deliveries, led the bid for a stalemate with Graeme Swann, his eighth-wicket partner, Stuart Broad and Andrew Flintoff all accompanying him for more than one hour.

Swann, who walked to the crease with a Test average of 50 due to a glut of not outs, was battered by the short stuff from Peter Siddle and twice needed attention from physio Steve McCaig.

The packed house were sensing England may be on course to get off the hook and every stroke which bore runs was cheered vociferously - none more than a cover drive for four by Swann off Hilfenhaus.

England were within 18 runs of making Australia bat again, in fact, when Swann's adventure got the better of him and he missed an attempted pull off the stumps from Hilfenhaus.

Collingwood's gutsy innings came to its conclusion in the tamest of manners, however, to swing the momentum back to Australia.

A half-hearted cut at Peter Siddle was palmed into the air and claimed at the second attempt by Michael Hussey in the gully with England still six runs short of their most immediate target.