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JOE Denly scored 94 runs to put England into a commanding position going into day four at The final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval.

Two days after his wife gave birth to their second child, opener Denly made 94 to all but secure his place on England's winter tours.
After being dropped on nought on the second evening, the Kent man also should have been given lbw on 54 to Mitchell Marsh, only for Australia to opt against a review.
He was eventually caught at slip off Peter Siddle after sharing a third-wicket stand of 127 with Ben Stokes, who oozed class for his 67.

Jos buttler sparkled in his 47 before a late Australia improvement left England 313-8, 382 ahead.
With two days remaining and the pitch beginning to show signs of turn, England are primed to level the series at 2-2.
Though Australia have already retained the Ashes, defeat here would deny them a first series win in England since 2001.
England are also looking to avoid a first home series loss to anyone in five years.