Jan 9 (Reuters) - Travis Head's swashbuckling ‌batting and the decision making of stand-in captain Steve Smith were hailed ‌as the keys to Australia's Ashes victory over England as the nation's ‌media revelled in their 4-1 series win.

A five-wicket victory in the fifth test in Sydney on Thursday capped yet another comfortable home series win for the Australians, who maintained their grip on the ‍urn for another 18 months at least.