How England collapsed as Australia claimed Ashes lead – In pictures

England slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test as another costly collapse opened the door for a comprehensive victory for Australia.

Here we pick out the best images as it all went wrong on day four for the tourists.

PA Images Australia v England – 2021/22 Ashes Series – First Test – Day Four – The Gabba

Provided by Cricket365 England began the day with great optimism as Dawid Malan and Joe Root resumed on 80 and 86 respectively (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Provided by Cricket365 Members of the Barmy Army cheered the tourists on from a London pub (James Manning/PA)

Reference: Cricket 365