Australia v England: "Changes ahead for England?"

GEORGE DOBELL and MELINDA FARRELL answer questions after day one of the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the SCG

Half centuries for Joe Root and Harry Brook lifted England into a commanding position on the first day in Sydney, before rain and bad light curtailed the afternoon's play.

Chief correspondent George Dobell and Melinda Farrell answer your questions after day one at the SCG.

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