ADELAIDE, Dec 20 (Reuters) - England ‌opener Zak Crawley said Australia had shown why they were favourites coming into the Ashesafter a ‌tough day four at Adelaide Oval left the tourists staring down the barrel of a ‌series defeat on Saturday.

Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six by stumps and needing a miracle to avoid another loss following defeats in Perth and Brisbane.