Rain has again had a major impact on the second Ashes test at Lord's

The final two sessions of day three were washed out, leaving a draw ever more likely.

During the first session England took three wickets for just eleven runs before Steve Smith held firm to see Australia through to lunch and stumps at 80 for four.

Australia are still 178 runs behind.

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