BIRMINGHAM: England were seven without loss in reply to Australia's first innings 136, a deficit of 129 runs, at tea on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Adam Lyth was one not out, and Alastair Cook, the England captain, six not out.

Earlier, Australia were dismissed inside 37 overs after captain Michael Clarke won the toss and batted despite the overcast conditions and a green tinged pitch which promised to aid seam movement.

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