Steve Smith has hit his second century of his comeback Test on Sunday as Australia set England a daunting 398 to win the Ashes opener.
Ashes-holders, bidding to win their first Test series away to England in 18 years, made 487-7 declared in their second innings as they capitalised on the absence from the home side´s attack of the injured James Anderson.
That left England needing 398 for victory, with the most they have made in the fourth innings to win a Test.
Aussies skipper Tim Paine´s declaration late on Sunday´s fourth day left England with an awkward seven overs to bat before stumps.
Rory Burns, fresh from his maiden Test century in the first innings, and Surrey teammate Jason Roy saw England to 13-0 at the close.
Smith made 142 following his 144 in the first innings of the match — the former Australia captain´s first Test since the end of a 12-month ban for his role in last year´s ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
Meanwhile Matthew Wade marked his first Test for nearly two years with a fine 110.
