England began day four determined to put a quick end to the wagging of Australia's tail and did so, promptly removing Lawson with the addition of just six runs, Australia all out for 447, a first innings lead of 187. England needed solid partnerships and a good second innings score to fight their way back into the match, but received neither. Graham Gooch and Tim Curtis again opened the batting, but Curtis was out for a second ball duck caught by Boon who took a sharp chance close in at Bat-pad off Terry Alderman. A succession of regular wickets then ensued, England unable to put a partnership together.