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<\/div>\nTeam England in action\u00a9 AFP<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The ongoing first Ashes Test between England and Australia is becoming more fierce with every passing day. As the match has reached it’s Day 5 with Australia needing 174 runs to win, former England captain Michael Vaughan<\/a> made a bold prediction about the five-match series. Australia lost three wickets in the form of David Warner<\/a>, Steve Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne<\/a> on Day 4 and currently have opener Usman Khawaja<\/a> and nightwatchman Scott Boland<\/a> standing unbeaten at the crease. Vaughan stated that the winner of the first Test at Edgabaston will eventually claim the series.<\/p>\n According to Vaughan, England will be under the scanner regarding their decision to declare in the first innings, if they end up on the losing side in Birmingham.<\/p>\n “It all comes down to today – it will define this Ashes series. If England get the win, then Ben Stokes<\/a> will continue to go ultra aggressive. If England lose they face so many questions about the declaration, their batting approach at times,” Vaughan was quoted as saying on BBC Test Match Special.<\/a><\/p>\n “If Australia lose, then Pat Cummins<\/a> is under the spotlight and there are questions about spreading the field. There will be fingers pointed to whoever loses. I think whoever wins this Test will win the Ashes,” he added.<\/p>\n