""This is proper Test cricket now in terms of the graft and the stuff that you have to put in," Bethell said afterwards. It was a tough day, but that's what it's about. We've got to come out tomorrow, take the three wickets early and get back in again. I think everyone's all right, as good as you can be. Everyone's still very driven to leave Australia 3-2. So I think that's the main thing that's keeping everyone fighting hard."
"I don't think we've had to lift him up. He's a very confident guy and yeah, everyone drops them. But he's someone that's going to just want to make an impact on the game in any way you can. I can't see him dwelling on that too much and I thought he bowled very well after and I imagine that he's going to bat very well in the second innings as well. I don't think he'll take it to heart."
England endured a challenging third day at the Sydney Cricket Ground as Australia posted 518 for seven to lead by 134 on the first innings. Jacob Bethell acknowledged mental and physical tiredness among players after five Tests in under two months and pointed to dropped catches and scattergun bowling lengths as contributing factors. Bethell described the situation as proper Test cricket that demands graft and urged the team to take early wickets to regain control. He stressed the squad's drive to finish the tour 3-2, backed Will Jacks after a dropped chance, and celebrated his first Ashes wicket, trapping Travis Head for 160.
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