No regrets, we're aiming to score runs, says Root

JOE Root insisted his England teammates had no room for regrets after his Sydney century kept the tourists alive in the final Ashes Test.

- RORY DOLLARD

Root was at his virtuoso best as he rapped out 160 on day two at a sold-out SCG, his second ton on Australian soil in the last month following a 12-year wait.

It was a classical knock that saw him control conditions, subdue the home attack and lift his side to 384 all out - their highest total Down Under since 2017. Australia made heavy inroads as they responded with 166 for two in the evening session, punishing their rivals for failing to make an even bigger score.