Preview: Under-pressure Clarke facing loss record, KP looks fit (Old Trafford)

Skipper Michael Clarke is facing an unenviable record of having led the Australian team to a record seven straight Test defeats if they lose the 3rd Test. The Lords defeat in the prior test saw his team equal the record of Kim Hughes's side that lost six Tests in succession in 1984. Meanwhile, Kevin Pietersen's chances of being fit to face Australia are "pretty good", says England captain Alastair Cook. 3rd Test, Aug 2013