England were blown away by Australia in a 26-6 defeat in the first Ashes Test at Wembley Stadium.

After a cagey first 40 minutes, it was Australia who took an 8-0 lead in at the half-time break, a converted Reece Walsh effort plus Nathan Cleary penalty on the stroke of the 40 minute-mark putting the Kangaroos ahead.

Australia were then motoring, an Angus Crichton double, Walsh second, and perfection from the boot of Cleary putting them 26-0 up.

Australia take a 1-0 lead in this three-match series with contests at Everton's Hill-Dickinson Stadium and Leeds' Headingley to come.

England must win at Everton on Saturday November 1 to keep this series alive, putting all the pressure on Shaun Wane's side.