Australia win Test by eight wickets

Australia have beaten England by eight wickets on day four of the Boxing Day Ashes Test, extending their series lead to 4-0.

Australia have beaten England by eight wickets on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. (AAP)

Australia beat England by eight wickets on Sunday in the Boxing Day Ashes Test.

The win takes Australia's lead to 4-0 ahead of the fifth and final Test in Sydney.

Scores: Australia 204 and 2-233 bt England 255 and 179.