'Headingley, day four yet again' – Ben Stokes delighted by Déjà Vu

After being 0-2 down in the five-match Ashes series, England made a comeback in the third Test in a blazing fashion in Leeds. With a target of 251 on a pitch where the pacers of both teams had accounted for 27 wickets combined in the first three innings, it was not an easy chase for the hosts.

England seal thrilling win at Headingley to keep the Ashes alive

However, Harry Brook's fighting 75 led the way for another famous victory at Headingley, the same venue where, four years ago, Ben Stokes (135*) along with No.11 Jack Leach (1*) guided England to a Test win for the ages.

The three-wicket win on Sunday, 9 July, reminded the England captain of the 2019 classic. "Headingley, day four yet again," Stokes said to BBC Test Match Special. "It's some place to play cricket," he added.

"I don't know what it is about the place but it seems to bring out great games and unforgettable moments for the fans who come and watch."

Mark Wood, who played his first Test this year, was adjudged Player of the Match for his fiery performance with returns of 5/34 and 2/66. He also made 8-ball 24 and 8-ball 16* with the bat.

Stokes contributed with a vital 80 in the first innings, however, this time it was Harry Brook, who paved the way for England with a fighting 93-ball 75 while chasing. The England captain was all praise for the youngster's "incredible" performance.

"The way Brooky controlled the game from ball one with the bat was amazing," said Stokes. "He went out there and put the pressure straight back on them. Then the way he played with Chris Woakes in that very important partnership for us, it was high class.

"For such a young lad, in a high-pressure situation in an Ashes series, it was incredible. We've all seen what he can do with the bat, he's an incredibly gifted player and he's only going to get better the more pressure situations he gets put in."

Brook, who was promoted to No.3 in the first innings, was sent in at No.5 in the second innings with spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali surprisingly sent in his place.

Stokes explained the reason behind the rejig in the batting order: "Last night Mo came up to Baz and said, 'Let me have a go at three, I want to have a go at these guys.

"We thought he could have a much bigger influence on the game batting at three this innings than he would down at seven," he further added.

"It didn't work but I love the fact that Mo took the responsibility on his shoulders.

"When I took the role on, I asked for 10 other selfless cricketers and that little moment of Mo going to Baz and saying, 'I want the opportunity' is everything we're about as a team."

With England's comeback in the Ashes series, and the current scoreline reading 2-1 in Australia's favour, the fourth Test in Manchester is expected to be yet another enthralling encounter, starting 19 July.