Saturday cover: England batter Australia to take Ashes lead at Edgbaston



Ian Bell and Joe Root embrace on The National Sport front page on Saturday August 1, after guiding England to a convincing eight wicket win over Australia at Edgbaston.

The victory, inside three days, gives England a 2-1 series lead after three Tests heading to the fourth match at Trent Bridge.

While a time to celebrate for England fans, there is cause for concern over an injury sustained by lead bowler James Anderson, who has been ruled out of Trent Bridge.

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