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Intruiging 1st day.

It was looking like a massive day for England until Warney typically stepped up to change the game.

On a 1st day pitch that gave him nothing he was quite superb.

How important is the 1st session of day 2.
The difference between 3 quick wickets and the tail waging for another 100+ will be huge in the context of the game.

Oz will need to take the last 3 quickly and set about scoring at about 4 an over. They will want be nearing Englands total at the end of day 2. And build from there.

I think a 1st innings lead is Australia's only realistic chance.

The fact that its Warnes genius that has done the damage will give Australia much heart as fast bowlers have struggled on a magnificent batting wicket.

England do not have a Warne so Oz will back themselves to score big on this track.

Rock on Day 2, even if I haven't slept a wink....stumps is 3.00am Melbourne