Dec 27 (Reuters) - Josh Tongue considered ‌retiring when injuries sidelined him for long spells a few years ago but ‌the England fast bowler was happy he persevered after guiding his side to ‌a four-wicket win in the fourth Ashes test against Australia in Melbourne.

Tongue claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings to help skittle Australia for 152 with best figures of 5-45, and then triggered a ‍batting collapse in the second innings with fellow pacer Gus ‍Atkinson leaving the pitch due to ‌injury.