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Australia are boosted as paceman Brett Lee is released from hospital after his knee injury improves

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Lee is later joined at training by Glenn McGrath, who shocks the watching pressmen by bowling in the nets

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McGrath's surprise return to action after his ankle ligament injury is monitored carefully by physio Errol Alcott

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Brett Lee bowls aggressively in the nets as Australia show England they mean business in the third Test

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Meanwhile, England's second Test heroes Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison go on a training run at Old Trafford

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England's middle order batsman Kevin Pietersen sports a new blue streak in his hair

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Despite McGrath being injured during a game of touch rugby, England's players happily lark about in Manchester

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Spinner Ashley Giles receives some physiotherapy as the players look to build on their thrilling win at Edgbaston