Ashes Aussies retain favourites tag

Australia are now 11/10 to win this summer's pulsating Ashes series after their dramatic draw with England in the third Test at Old Trafford.Skipper Ricky Ponting was the mainstay of the Australian batting as he held fast for six hours before falling for 154.Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee then guided the tourists home through a final 25 nerve-wracking deliveries to leave the series superbly poised at 1-1."We might just have watched the most exciting Test match ever, which is saying something after England's incredible win at Edgbaston," said VC Bet's Nick Blezard."Both teams now head to Trent Bridge for the fourth Test of five with everything to play for."Michael Vaughan's England are now 9/4 to win the series with two Tests remaining."England were 11/4 to win the series before the Old Trafford draw so it is quite clear that the bookies' confidence in them is growing."They have had the Aussies on the rack twice in a row now and are more than capable of winnning the Ashes," added Blezard.Australia 11/10Drawn Series 9/4England 9/4