England's miserable 2025/26 Ashes series ended in another defeat as Australia clinched a 4-1 series win in Sydney.
After winning a frantic fourth Test in Melbourne to avoid an Ashes whitewash, England were beaten for the fourth time in the series as Australia clinched a five-wicket victory after lunch on Day Five.
England resumed on 302-8 overnight with a lead of 119 after Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century had given them the faintest of hopes of ending their series with back-to-back wins.
The second new ball brought an end to Bethell's majestic innings as he was trapped lbw by Scott Boland for 154 after adding 12 runs to his Day Four total.
Mitchell Starc then removed last man Josh Tongue to leave England 342 all out as Australia were set 160 to win.
The hosts were never in any trouble despite more Snicko controversy as opener Jake Weatherald somehow survived an appeal for caught behind off the bowling of Brydon Carse.
An opening partnership of 62 between Weatherald and Travis Head took the wind out of England's sails but Josh Tongue did claim figures of 3-42 as the Test meandered towards a conclusion.
One of his dismissals was the retiring Usman Khawaja who was given given a guard of honour by England in his 88th and final Test match.
Alex Carey and Cameron Green were at the crease to see Australia home by five wickets as England were left to lick their wounds following another harrowing series down under.
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