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Australia dismiss England for 136

Australia skittle England for 136 in their first innings at The Gabba, meaning that they lead the first Ashes Test by 159 runs.

Australia have blown England away on day two of the first Ashes Test match in Brisbane, skittling the tourists for 136 to take a lead of 159 runs into their second innings at The Gabba.

Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates with Michael Clarke after dismissing Joe Root of England during day two of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 22, 2013© Getty Images

Mitchell Johnson was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 4-61, although Nathan Lyon pitched in with 2-17 and four maidens as the hosts seized control of the contest.

Stuart Broad and Chris Tremlett came out after tea with England 94-8, and could only add 16 more runs to the total before Ryan Harris claimed his third victim.

The 34-year-old had already taken the wickets of Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen, before forcing Tremlett to fend off a bouncer that was picked out by Nathan Lyon at leg-gully.

Peter Siddle ended England's meek resistance by removing Stuart Broad, who picked out Chris Rogers in the deep.

Australia have 25 overs of the final session to build a sizeable advantage ahead of day three.

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Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates after dismissing Joe Root of England during day two of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 22, 2013
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