England eye history in Ashes finale

England, who are brimming with confidence after regaining the Ashes, would now be eyeing to make history as they take on Australia in the fifth and final Test at Kennington Oval on Thursday.

The hosts, who have never won four Tests in a home Ashes series, are now within sight of their biggest margin of victory since Mike Brearley led England to a 5-1 success in Australia in 1978/79.

England skipper Alastair Cook is determined not to let up when they face the arch rivals at The Oval in the match that marks rival skipper Michael Clarke's farewell to international cricket.

Australian opener Chris Rogers has also confirmed his retirement from international cricket and would be representing his nation for the last time at the international stage.

Cook has already confirmed that pacer James Anderson would not be featuring in this Test while the opposition has decided to rest Josh Hazlewood in the Ashes finale.