Joe Root has finally scored his first Test century in Australia.

The England legend's record Down Under has always been questioned, but when his team needed him most, he delivered.

The Yorkshireman came to the crease with England in deep trouble.

They were 5-2 after Mitchell Starc struck twice early on, but alongside Zak Crawley , he put on a record session and made 117 .

There was then a 50 partnership with Harry Brook before Brook slashed at a wild one .

Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith came and went before Will Jacks joined him at the crease, and Jacks helped Root home.

He scored the runs off the bowling of Scott Boland with the century coming in 181 balls, with the modern-day legend holding England's innings together.

It took 30th innings in Australia, but the final quest

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