Aussies humiliate vapid England in opening Test

BRISBANE, Australia - Australia cruised to a crushing 10-wicket win over England to go one up in the Ashes series in the opening Test at the Gabba on Monday, with captain Steve Smith praising his team's character.

Openers David Warner and Cameron Bancroft added to England's agony by peeling off the required runs without the loss of a wicket before lunch on the fifth day.

Warner finished unbeaten on 87 off 119 balls with newcomer Bancroft hitting the winning runs to remain 82 not out off 182 balls in Australia's 173 without loss.