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Strauss made first-innings centurion Michael Hill his third career victim, but Clint McKay then helped himself to a career-best 58 not out and Jayde Herrick was unbeaten on 40 at the close.
BBC: Ashes: England seamers struggle against Victoria
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Things are also looking up for the 800m boys and you never know, Michael Rimmer, Sam Ellis and Michael Hill could all reach the European final, which would be the first time in a long time for British athletes.
BBC: PULLING IN THE PUNTERS
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But it was the gentle medium pace of Paul Collingwood that accounted for Ryan Carters, Alex Keath and Matthew Wade, while spinner Monty Panesar weighed in with two wickets and even skipper Strauss enjoyed success with the ball as he trapped Michael Hill leg before wicket.
BBC: Ashes: England seamers struggle against Victoria