England has taken a 40-run first-innings lead after dismissing Australia for 132 early on the second morning of the Ashes cricket series.

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of day two of the opening Ashes Test from Perth Stadium after a chaotic opening day unfolded at the crease.

Nathan Lyon and Brendan Doggett offered resistance for more than six overs before Brydon Carse broke through, getting his third wicket. England have taken a 40-run lead and will now be keen to build on it in the second innings.

England reached 59-1 at lunch on day two of the first Ashes test in Perth to extend their lead to 99 runs on Saturday as Australia's pacemen failed to make significant inroads early in the third innings.

The Australian was absolutely shaken with that sizzling delivery and nearly lost his wicket by crashing the stumps himself before moving away

The England captain delivered a sensational display with the ball to ignite hopes of a famous Ashes victory in the first Test in Perth, but his strategy helped the tourists seize the moment on day one

England's batters are warned to stay in their crease at the non-striker's end during the Ashes in case Australia's bowlers considering 'Mankadding' them.