England 294-7 v Australia 527-7 dec in third test - close

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England were 294 for seven in their first innings at the close on the third day of the third Ashes test against Australia at Old Trafford on Saturday.

England's Pietersen hits out during the third day of the third Ashes test cricket match against Australia in Manchester

Scores: Australia 527-7 declared (M Clarke 187, S Smith 89, C Rogers 84, M Starc 66 not out, B Haddin 65 not out; Swann 5-159)

England 294-7 (K Pietersen 113, A Cook 62, I Bell 60; Starc 3-75)

England lead the five-match series 2-0. Australia won the toss.

(Editing by Mark Meadows)