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England's first-choice batsmen chase 202 with five wickets remaining. Photo: REUTERS

Time in the middle and keeping their fast bowling unit injury-free topped England's agenda as they wrapped up their only pre-Ashes practice match on Saturday against a second-string England Lions at Lilac Hill in Perth's north-east.

The result being of no importance, a sporting Lions declaration on the final day of the three-day warm-up gave England's first-choice batsmen just over two hours to chase 202, which they achieved with five wickets remaining.

"The guys have all had a good three days out here," said paceman Brydon Car

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