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Michael Vaughan slams England display against Australia

Michael Vaughan believes that England's performance against Australia on day three in Melbourne was their worst in the ongoing Ashes series.

Michael Vaughan has criticised England for their performance against Australia on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

The tourists lost five wickets in the space of six runs to be bowled out for 179 runs in their second innings.

"There was no excuse for what happened out there this afternoon," BBC Sport quotes the former England captain as saying. "It's just not good enough. Some of those decisions they made today are just not to a high enough standard.

"That was the worst display of the series. The real disappointment is that, for the first time in the series, England were well on top.

"They had a lead of 51 and could still win the match, but some of the shot selection was terrible."

Australia will resume their second innings on 30-0 on day four, 201 away runs from winning the fourth Ashes Test in a row.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan on the field ahead of day three of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 23, 2013
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