England retain Ashes after third test draw

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England retained the Ashes on Monday after rain forced a draw on the final day of the third test against Australia at Old Trafford.

Ground staff brush water off the covers as rain falls on the pitch on the final day of the third Ashes test match between Australia and England at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester

The holders keep the urn in the event of a drawn series and England lead Australia 2-0 with two matches left to play.

(Reporting by Mark Meadows)