Veteran quick Mitchell Starc was in devastating form, taking a career-best 7-58. But by the close, Ben Stokes was bouncing through Australian batters — and then the celebrations of his England team-mates — to bag 5-23 himself to ensure the visitors sleep well ahead of tomorrow’s second day, when Australia will resume on 123 for nine.

England’s fast bowlers sensationally rip through Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes as 19 wickets fall in Perth.

Atkinson has whacked him on his unprotected right elbow with his fourth delivery, and the physio is tending to the skipper, who recoiled in obvious pain when he was struck.

According to The Sun, England's cricketers will not eat duck while out in Australia, fearing the food will lead to them scoring nothing.