Australia, requiring only a draw in the Third Test at Trent Bridge to retain the Ashes, have named an unchanged side to that which has beaten England in the first two Tests this summer.

The announcement, which will surprise no one, means that Justin Langer misses out once more, as in-form Damien Martyn continues in the middle order.

The settled side the Aussies have been able to field is in stark contrast to the chopping and changing forced upon England, who must win at Trent Bridge to have any chance of wresting the Ashes away from the rampant Australians.

With their first choice middle order batsmen, Nasser Hussain, Graham Thorpe and Michael Vaughan all out, the urn is very much odds-on to be in the continued possession of the tourists come Monday evening.

Captain Steve Waugh, however, is taking nothing for granted, pointing out that his team are always focused on the next Test Match: "It is really important to treat every Test Match as a special event, because it is.

"The pitch looks pretty good. There is a good covering of grass, and it will not be an easy decision to make if we win the toss."

He also highlighted the return to form of Brett Lee and Shane Warne, both of whom have been taking wickets recently. Coupled with Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie, the 'Dream Team' will be looking to once more give England's batsmen nightmares.

Australian Team: M Slater, M Hayden, R Ponting, M Waugh, S Waugh (capt), D Martyn, A Gilchrist, S Warne, B Lee, J Gillespie, G McGrath.

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