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Michael Clarke desperate to complete Ashes whitewash

Michael Clarke says that there is no chance Australia will take their foot off the pedal as they bid to complete an Ashes whitewash over England in Sydney.

Australia captain Michael Clarke has said that he and his teammates are desperate to complete a 5-0 Ashes whitewash over England.

The 32-year-old said that there is no way they will take it easy in the dead rubber, something which he believes was summed up by their performance in the eight-wicket victory in Melbourne.

"I think that desire [to complete the whitewash] burns within every single player in the changing room," Clarke told reporters.

"I said that before Melbourne and I think we showed with the way we played at the MCG and this Test is no different, it's just as important.

"We want to continue to run with the momentum we have at the moment and continue playing good cricket and getting the results we've been getting."

Clarke said that he expects to lead the same team out for a fifth successive time at the SCG.

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