Glaring contrast in talent

The Australians' whopping loss in only four days at Lord's in the second Test makes a mockery of their gallant fightback a week earlier at Trent Bridge.

That fightback was built on teenage debutant Ashton Agar's unexpected 98 batting at No 11. Now, that innings looks even more like a boyhood dream come true.

There are no hiding places in Test cricket. Australia's limitations and England's numerous strengths were confirmed at Lord's.