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Cricket-England (136 &) 24-2 v Australia (295 & 401-7dec) - close

BRISBANE, Nov 23 (Reuters) - England were 24-2 in their second innings chasing 561 to win at the close of play on the third day of the opening Ashes test against Australia at the Gabba on Saturday. Scores: England 24-2 & 136 (M. Johnson 4-61, R. Harris 3-28) v Australia 401-7 dec (D. Warner 124, M. Clarke 113, B. Haddin 53; C. Tremlett 3-69) & 295 (B. Haddin 94, M. Johnson 64; S. Broad 6-81). (Compiled by Nick Mulvenney; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)