England win Ashes fifth test to level the series 2-2

Stuart Broad finishes his England career with 604 test wickets.

In a dream finale, the team overcame rain stopped play to take 10 wickets in the final day.

In a fairyland finish to Broad's career, the Australian wicketkeeper, Alex Carey, nicked behind to a grateful Jonny Bairstow.

Though England tie the test 2-2, the urn will travel back to Australia as they retain the Ashes for winning the previous encounter.

For hitting 412 runs and taking seven wickets over the course of the series, Joe Root won player of the summer.

Meanwhile, Chris Woakes took home player of the test having made important breakthroughs on Monday morning.

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Stuart Broad told Sky News: "Woakesy and Moeen set the tone unbelievably after the rain break. Once we got a couple we really began to believe.

"The crowd was so loud, we really jumped on the back of their energy. To take a couple of wickets to contribute to the team and win the Test match, it’s really special.

"I’ve always enjoyed bowling to left-handers, so for my last spell to be moving it away! The pitch quickened up after the rain and had more zip.

"A word for Moeen as well, he’s not officially announced he’s moving on but to put in that performance and help England win will be a dream come true for him. He’s been such a special friend.

"I though switching the bails was an Aussie thing but must admit I might have made that up. If I’d learnt that 10 years ago I’d have been away.

"The Marnus one really made me smile. I had a couple of play and misses and it was get frustrating, so thought I’d change them, not the batter’s ones, the bowlers’ ones, and it worked.

"[One decision you could change that may have altered the fate of the series] I wouldn’t have taken the second new ball at Edgbaston. The new ball has been hard to bowl with all series.

"Once we took it, the ball skidded on and made it easier for Pat to find the boundary. [But] when you lose to a great team like Australia you hold your head high."

Australia's player of the series, as voted by Brendan McCullum, was Mitch Starc who racked up 23 wickets.

Australia captain Pat Cummins said: "Yes, I think 2-2 was fair, two really high-quality teams, every session was shared. It was a wonderful series to be part of.

"Unfortunately [winning the series] was not to be, but a great day. We can be hugely proud of retaining the Ashes, but of course we wanted to come over here and win. It was not to be but a great series.

"The crowd, the media, you get everything thrown at you. I’m proud of how consistent we’ve been. There’s no point in looking back, 2-2 is the score.

"[Stuart Broad] has been a great competitor, always seemed to save his best for Australia. I’ve played a third of the amount of matches he’s played, can’t fathom going on as long as him. He is a great player, great competitor, and we wish him all the best."

Moeen Ali has confirmed his retirement from test cricket, stating: "It was great to come back. When Is aid yes I was fully into it. I’ve enjoyed it, really loved playing for Baz and Ben.

"I knew the physical side would be the biggest challenge. I’ll never forget it, it has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

When quizzed on future involvement with the England set up, Ali replied: "No, I’m done. If Stokesy messages me again I’ll delete it! I was gutted [with the dropped chance]. I thought I’d never get Steve Smith or bowl a ball like it again.

England skipper Ben Stokes reflected to Sky News: "I ‘m feeling really good Two-two I think is a fair reflection of two teams going toe to toe.

"Australia, world Test champions, are a quality team. But going 2-0 down, I don’t think many teams would have responded the way we did. I am standing here pretty content with what we’ve achieved.

"We know what it’s like in a fourth-innings chase. Having played a lot of cricket we know how hard it is.

"They played incredibly well to walk off with the runs they did. Even after yesterday, turning up with 250 needed, you should never underestimate how hard that is. Wickets came in clusters, it was do or die, but it’s been that way since the second Test.

"The way Woakesy has come in and operated and added runs down the order has been really good. Woody has been brilliant, but yesterday and today, he could hardly walk. Huge amount of effort to get out there.

"To have people like that, who run in and run in, it’s great to have. I’ve played with Broady for a long, long time. He’s been unbelievable. To watch him come in and bowl the way he did, it was written in the stars that he would take the final wicket.

"Mo came in for Jack Leach, a few things were said about him. I chose him because I knew what he could do on his best days.

"To come out of retirement and perform, he’s a great servant for England. We’ll let him reflect on the last six weeks and make that decision himself [about whether to continue].

Asked whether he wishes the team were sharper at catching in the first few tests, Stokes said: "Hindsight never loses, does it?

"Coming into this series, to bounce back from 2-0 down, it would have been tough for any team. I said to Pat, what a series to be a part of.

"I think it’s what Test cricket needed. We’ve been very vocal about our objectives, and I think this series has done that, it’s attracted a new audience. Test cricket is the purest form of the game.

When Stokes was asked if he would take the opportunity to play at the next Ashes series in 2025-26, he responded: "Yes. It’s hard to lose that appetite when you love Test cricket as much as I do."