Ashes 2015: England in Command vs Australia on Day 2

England were on top after the second day of the third test vs Australia. (All Images AFP)

Mitchell Johnson struck early to put pressure on the hosts.

Moeen Ali's 59 boosted the England total.

Josh Hazlewood got 3 wickets even as England took a lead of 145 runs.

Even as wickets tumbled around him, David Warner led the way with 77.

Steven Finn destroyed the Aussies with 5 wickets and that left England well set to force a win in the match.