Root finds positives but England looking at another whitewash

By Chris Stocks at the Adelaide Oval

England match ratings

Alastair Cook When England needed him to get a big score he failed to deliver. Out twice to Nathan Lyon, a worrying sign for the rest of the series. 4/10

Mark Stoneman Battled well in both innings and showed much-needed aggression in the second. Starting to look at home at this level. 6/10

James Vince Had a shocker, caught twice behind the wicket. Also charged into Cook, who dropped Marsh. One more Test to save his England career? 1/10

Joe Root (c) Poor decision to bowl first ultimately cost his team and despite co...

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