"I've always wanted to play in the Ashes, if it's home or away, and this obviously feels very special. Being here at the MCG with all my family in as well makes it even better. The match situation is already stacked in Australia's favour, 46 runs ahead on first innings and batting again on an alarmingly sporty pitch that may now settle on day two."
"Obviously coming to the ground here this morning and winning the toss and putting the Aussies in to bat, I thought we did an amazing job as a bowling unit. And obviously they've bowled well as well. It's a pitch which is doing quite a bit. But we've got to just come back tomorrow and do the same again. I feel"
Day one of the fourth Test at the MCG on Boxing Day produced 20 wickets. Josh Tongue took a career-best five for 45 as Australia were dismissed for 152. England were later bowled out for 110 in less than 30 overs after crawling past three figures at 3.7 runs an over. Australia lead by 46 runs and were set to bat again on a lively, sporty pitch that may settle on day two. Tongue found rewards with a fuller length and angle. England emphasised a positive, pressure-oriented brand of cricket. Tongue had family present at the ground.
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