James Anderson revealed a desire not to waste their 'get-out-of-jail' card was behind England's dominant display.
Anderson, whose defiant innings was a crucial ingredient of escaping Cardiff with a dramatic draw last Sunday evening, starred with both bat and ball as Australia closed the second day on 156 for eight, still 70 runs short of avoiding the follow-on at Lord's.
Anderson stars as Aussies struggle
The 26-year-old claimed four for 36, his best Ashes figures, after hitting an eye-catching 29 and sharing in a 47-run alliance for the 10th wicket with Graham Onions.
"Everyone wanted to start afresh here," said Anderson.
"We used the fact we got out of jail a little bit in Cardiff and are still in the series at 0-0. We knew we had to take advantage of that.
"We didn't want to waste getting a draw out of that game by coming here and not performing."
Although England lost three wickets in as many overs at the start of a rain-affected day, they were on top from then onwards
