By Chris Stocks

Difference: Steve Smith again proved the key man with a double century followed by a quickfire knock of 82 for a declaration
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Delighted captain: Tim Paine

IN the end there was to be no second miracle as Australia broke England’s brave resistance 13.3 overs from the end of a compelling final day in Manchester to retain the Ashes.
Joe Root’s team had been tasked with batting out 98 overs on a fifth day that started with them already two wickets down to secure a draw that would have denied Australia the urn.
Although they made a bra...