England`s Jonathan Trott overcame a painful blow to the knee to strike a brave century as he and Matt Prior savaged Australia's attack to build a 346-run lead at stumps on the second day of the fourth test on Monday.
Trott`s unbeaten 141 propelled England to 444-5 at stumps and was completed after he was floored by a Ben Hilfenhaus delivery that deflected off his bat and struck him on the side of his left knee when on 76.
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Full Coverage The Cape Town-born batsman slumped to the ground in pain and lay prone for a number of minutes as he received medical attention.
He got to his feet gingerly, however, and eventually brought up his ton with a deft flick through midwicket that raced to the boundary under bright sunshine at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Image: England`s not out batsmen Matt Prior, left, and Jonathan Trott walk off at the end the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket test at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. At stumps England are 5-44 in reply to Australia's first innings of all out for 98.
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Text: Reuters
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