Monkey off the back: England win after 75 years

Ricky Ponting admitted his side deserved to lose by stating "We've been outplayed from the first morning" he said after the 115 run defeat.

England captain Andrew Strauss hailed Andrew Flintoff's inspirational display after the allrounder took a matchwinning 5-92 in Australia's second innings as England secured a 1-0 lead in the Ashes.

Geoff Lawson provides expert an analysis on the win and predicts an easw paced pitch at Edgbaston in the 3rd Test. Lords.

2nd Test. July 2009.