The men’s Ashes is tantalisingly poised with Australia 2-1 ahead with two to play and England on the up after a stirring victory at Headingley.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the key issues ahead of the fourth Test.

Eyes on the skies

Forecasts suggest the groundstaff could be busy this week.
Forecasts suggest the groundstaff could be busy this week (Martin Rickett/PA)

Australia to bin the spin?

Cameron Green
Cameron Green could return for Australia (Mike Egerton/PA)

Three is the Moeen number

Moeen Ali has taken up the challenge of England's problem position.
Moeen Ali has taken up the challenge of England’s problem position (Danny Lawson/PA)

Age concern for England?

England's senior seamers Stuart Broad (left) and James Anderson (right).
England’s senior seamers Stuart Broad and James Anderson will play at Old Trafford (David Davies/PA)

Will Jonny be good

Jonny Bairstow needs to sharpen up behind the stumps.
Jonny Bairstow needs to sharpen up behind the stumps (Mike Egerton/PA)

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