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Manchester: Peter Siddle gave Australia a double breakthrough getting rid of Joe Root and Tim Bresnan in quick succession. England - replying to Australia's 527-7 declared - close day two of the third Test on 52-2 at Old Trafford on Friday.
Peter Siddle was introduced only in the 22nd over of the innings but he managed to pluck out two crucial wickets to make it a very good day for the visitors.
Earlier, Australia declared their first innings on 527 for seven.
Brad Haddin was 65 not out and Mitchell Starc 66 not out, their unbroken eighth-wicket stand worth 97 runs.
Australia captain Michael Clarke made 187, his highest Test innings against England, in a match the tourists had to win to stand any chance of regaining the Ashes.
Graeme Swann, the leading wicket-taker this series, had figures of five for 159 runs in 43 overs -- the 17th time in 55 Tests the England off-spinner has taken five or more wickets in an innings.
But England spearhead James Anderson went wicketless on his Lancashire home ground, finishing with none for 116 in 33 overs.
Ashes-holders England lead the five-match series 2-0.
Brief scores
Australia 527 for 7 dec (Clarke 187, Smith 89, Rogers 84, Starc 66*, Haddin 65*, Swann 5-159)
England 52 for 2 (Siddle 2-7)
Status Engalnd trial by 475 runs
