England's women may be in for a tense final day in their Ashes Test at Worcester after conceding a 41-run first-innings to Australia.

The hosts resumed on 116 for five in reply to 309 this morning and were indebted to the determination of Beth Morgan (58), who batted for 262 balls.

Australia captain Jodie Fields used eight bowling options, and every England batsman apart from the two openers made a double-figure score on the way to 268 all out - a total which featured a 49-run stand for the last wicket between Holly Colvin and Laura Marsh.

Australia still had time, though, to respond with 128 for one by stumps - and an unbeaten 59 from opener Alex Blackwell means they will resume already 169 in front.