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Ashes: Jacob Bethell keen on dominating number three spot in England's squad

Jacob Bethell was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne to replace the under-performing Ollie Pope and impressed. He hit a gritty 40 in difficult batting conditions in the second innings to help steer England to a four-wicket victory and their first win in Australia since 2011 

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Jacob Bethell. Pic/AFP

Jacob Bethell. Pic/AFP

Jacob Bethell is keen to lock down the number three spot for England, but admitted Tuesday he has “a lot more to do” to make the position his own. 

The 22-year-old was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne to replace the under-performing Ollie Pope and impressed. He hit a gritty 40 in difficult batting conditions in the second innings to help steer England to a four-wicket victory and their first win in Australia since 2011. 

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