Jofra Archer warns Australia after taking maiden Test five-for

NICK HOWSON AT HEADINGLEY: The express England seamer held back his pace to deadly effect to finish with 6-45 as the tourists were skittled for 179 on day one

England's Jofra Archer has sent Australia the ultimate warning by admitting he could bowl even better than he did on his way to taking 6-45 on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

The 24-year-old continued his meteoric rise in the international game with a fabulous display to help bowl the tourists out for 179 on a much-disrupted day.

Having been ferocious on his Test debut at Lord's last week, Archer was more considered in his approach in Leeds - and it paid dividends.

"It's hard to say probably (I could bowl better) if situation provides itself, I guess so," he explained.

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"Conditions were a little bit bowler-friendly but you still have to put it in the right areas to get the wickets. 

"Every team goes through a patch, they batted well in parts but obviously we had to come back. 

"If I didn't do it someone else would have because that's the strength in our bowling really.

"I don't need to run in at 90mph every spell to get wickets. At times Test matches you've going to have to focus on getting your length."

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The Sussex seamer is quickly becoming a popular figure with the English public, with loud cheers accompanying each of his spells with the ball.

Some questioned Archer's assent into the England set-up after the ECB changed their eligibility rules last year to allow him to play in the World Cup.

And the reception from the crowd has not gone unnoticed, with the West Indies native thrilled to have been accepted.

"The support is really heartwarming," he added. "Everyone cheers and when you get a wicket there is that much more noise. It is nice to feel welcomed and appreciated as well."