Ashes LIVE updates: England press on despite early Alastair Cook departure
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England are hoping to get their names on the scoreboard in Perth in the third Test after a disappointing start to the series which sees them two down.
Joe Root has gone with the same XI but with a change in batting order to try and coax the best out of his side.
He will be hoping for a better outcome over the next five days to ensure they are not whitewashed.
Ben Stokes remains out of the reckoning despite being in New Zealand with Canterbury.
England vs Australia third Test
- Joe Root WINS the toss and England will bat first
- England haven't beaten at the Waca since 1978
- Alastair Cook making his 150th Test appearance for England
- Cook back in the pavillion after being trapped by Mitchell Starc for 7
- Australia 2-0 up in the series
