Rain delays the start of play at the MCG by 30 minutes and continues to affect the morning session

When the coin is tossed, Andrew Flintoff calls correctly and opts to bat, with his side 3-0 down in the series

The decision is far from vindicated early on with plenty of seam movement on offer and Alastair Cook falls cheaply

The rain returns to force an early lunch and England are relieved to limit the damage, making 36-1

The going is no easier in the afternoon and Stuart Clark profits from seam-friendly conditions by trapping Ian Bell lbw

Paul Collingwood has an ordeal against the seaming ball and survives a drop off Adam Gilchrist before falling for 28

Then comes the moment the crowd wanted, Shane Warne claims his 700th Test wicket by bowling Andrew Strauss (50)

Melbourne fans celebrate the achievement of their favourite sporting son reaching 700 Test scalps

His achievement in becoming the first man to do that is there for all to see on the replay screen at the MCG

Pietersen's dismissal, caught in the deep off Warne, signals the end of England's resistance

Flintoff strikes with successive deliveries late in the day to give England some cheer