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England thrashed Australia by 347 runs to win the second Ashes Test and double their lead at Lord's with more than a day to spare on Sunday.
- England hammer Australia by 347 runs at Lord's
James Anderson made the breakthrough, having Shane Watson leg before wicket for 20.
Spinner Graeme Swann struck in his first over, bowling Chris Rogers.
Phil Hughes was also trapped lbw by Swann, leaving the Aussies struggling at 36 for three.
Swann caused havoc on a turning pitch and captain Michael Clarke soon departed after scoring 51.
Usman Khawaja (54) gave Australia a glimmer of hope of at least surviving until Monday but he was shown the door soon by Joe Root.
James Anderson jogged in and bowled Peter Siddle (17).
Swann, who was the pick of the England bowlers, secured victory when he dismissed James Pattinson lbw for 35, after a battling last-wicket stand with Ryan Harris (16 not out).