England’s bowlers will be hoping to make up for lost time on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s as they look for early inroads against Australia.

Only 24.1 overs were possible on Friday, with two full sessions washed out to add to the three lost to a day-one abandonment, but the home side can still make headway with quick wickets.

Australia will resume on 80 for four, with Steve Smith an ominous presence at the crease following his match-winning centuries in each innings at Edgbaston.

Stuart Broad believes a home win is still on the cards if he and the rest of the attack can wrap up the next six wickets before lunch, meaning the stakes are certain to be high come 11am.

Broad has already taken two in the innings, David Warner and Travis Head, and will be relying on debutant Jofra Archer – who opened his Test account with a tight lbw against Cameron Bancroft – and Chris Woakes for support.

Key quote

Being back at the home of cricket has had a nostalgic effect on Australia’s 54-year-old former captain and team mentor.

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Snap shot

Jofra Archer celebrates his first Test wicket after trapping Cameron Bancroft lbw
Jofra Archer celebrates his first Test wicket after trapping Cameron Bancroft lbw (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jofra Archer, centre, was mobbed by his team-mates after dismissing Cameron Bancroft
Jofra Archer, centre, was mobbed by his team-mates after dismissing Cameron Bancroft (John Walton/PA)

Smith soaking up pressure

Steve Smith, left, remains at the crease alongside Matthew Wade
Steve Smith, left, remains at the crease alongside Matthew Wade (John Walton/PA)

Weather watch

Wet weather once again frustrated spectators at Lord's
Wet weather once again frustrated spectators at Lord’s (John Walton/PA)

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