It's getting a bit repetitive but here goes. Monty's first Ashes Test, first day, five-wicket haul. Shane Warne in his first Ashes Test got eight in the match - four in each innings. So what will be total haul for the young man as opposed to Warnie in this match?

Monty triple. That after being whacked for 17 by Symonds in one over. Will Hussey still be batting at stumps today? What will Australia's total score be?

...Ashes wicket. Seventh ball of the series for him. Yes yes enthuse here. We're listening.

The run machine is out. Ponting lbw Harmison 2. England have got to feel relieved if not elated. But viewing the Australian batting order can never settle one's stomach. Langer's and Hussey's home ground. Can England get Hussey early? Who will get him then?

Right. "Monty is very excited about playing today", says Flintoff. Many more people are hoping young left-arm spinner can help turn England's fortunes in this possibly decider of a third Test. Sajid Mahmood replaces Anderson. Endless team picking over. Match starts now.