Australia were seeking a 16th consecutive Test win to equal the record set by Steve Waugh's team between late-1999 and early-2001.

And Gooch has clearly run out of excuses for a team which has lost six consecutive Tests.

It was the first time that Australia had lost three consecutive Tests since the Bodyline series of 1932-33.

The Australians last lost four consecutive Tests in 1981 -82.

Against England in 1981-82, he did not concede a single bye in three consecutive Tests while 1964 runs were scored.

Bennie Osler played 17 consecutive Tests between 1924 and 1933.

It was Australia's sixth consecutive Test win over England.

This whitewash meant that England had won seven consecutive Tests for the first time in 75 years.

This was Australia's 16th consecutive Test win and extended their own world record.

His form at this time helped England play 27 consecutive Tests without defeat in 1968-71, and lose only one Test out of 40 in 1966-71.