Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the first Test in Perth.
'Top class' Head century has Australia cruising towards win over England
Zak Crawley – 1
Backed for Australian conditions but returned only the fourth Ashes pair by an England opener in just 11 balls faced.
Ben Duckett – 5
Got starts in both innings. His dismissal on Saturday was when it began to unravel for England.
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