'We're well and truly in this game': Root positive despite Oz's 44-run lead

England captain Joe Root remains optimistic about the Ashes Test despite Australia holding a 44-run lead. Root's century propelled England to 334, but Australia reached 378-6, capitalising on bowling and fielding lapses. Root acknowledged the team's performance wasn't their best but stressed their ability to quickly turn the game around, emphasising the need to take four more wickets.

'We're well and truly in this game': Root positive despite Oz's 44-run lead
England captain Joe Root remains optimistic about the Ashes Test despite Australia holding a 44-run lead. Root's century propelled England to 334, but Australia reached 378-6, capitalising on bowling and fielding lapses. Root acknowledged the team's performance wasn't their best but stressed their ability to quickly turn the game around, emphasising the need to take four more wickets.