England were bowled out for just 166 while chasing the 279-run target. They failed to capitalise on the strong opening bowling display as they allowed Australia to notch up 278 for eight after being reduced to 60 for 4 in the 18th over.
"Winning the toss and bowling first and having them four down early was obviously brilliant but then they had a good partnership in the middle. They played well but it also encouraged us that the surface was getting better and that we could chase down anything under 300. It is disappointing, having been beaten in that fashion," said Morgan at the post-match press conference.
Glenn Maxwell scored 95 runs and then took four wickets to single-handedly deny England any hopes of a win, with Mitchell Johnson also chipping in with three quick wickets to blow the top-order away.
Asked if England again struggled against their nemesis, Morgan said, "I think our biggest worry was probably the pitch. We did not know what the pitch was going to be like and it turned out to be better than we thought."
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