England have the advantage going into the third day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval.
After posting a first innings total of 294, they bowled out Australia for 225 with fast bowler Jofra Archer taking six wickets.
The hosts ended the day on nine for no loss with a lead of 78 runs.
Day three gets underway at 2 pm UAE time.
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