England 333-5 against Australia at stumps

LONDON: England were 333 for five in their second innings, a mammoth lead of 562 runs, at stumps on the third day of the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's.

Joe Root was 178 not out and Jonny Bairstow 11 not out at the end of Saturday's play.

Ashes-holders England lead this five-match series 1-0. (AFP)