Fans queue to enter the ground ahead of day one of the Fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Australia won an important toss and elected to bat first on a flat wicket

Tom Curran receives his Test Cap from former England Cricketer Bob Willis

A general view of the crowd during day one - more than 85000 fans thronged the stadium to watch the Boxing Day Test

Joe Root looks on as players get ready to take the ground for the national anthems

David Warner gave the hosts a brisk start with some solid strokeplay

Chris Woakes celebrates the wicket of Cameron Bancroft

Tom Curran celebrates his dismissal of David Warner of Australia. The wicket was later overturned due to him bowling a no ball.

David Warner celebrates after making a century

David Warner has some choice words for Tom Curran after getting to his hundred

David Warner leaves the field after being dismissed for 103

Steve Smith scored a vital fifty to put Australia back in control

Smith's unbeaten stand with Shaun Marsh helped Australia take the opening day honours