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Australia is totally outplayed by England, says Shane Watson

Australia 's Shane Watson says his team have been " totally outplayed " by England as the tourists close in on a 3-1 Ashes series win . With one day of the fifth and final Test in Sydney remaining, Australia are 213-7 in their second innings, still 151 short of making England bat again. "We had so much to play for in this game but we've been totally outplayed again," said opening batsman Watson. "They've continually stood up, all of their players, throughout the season." England wicketkeeper Matt Prior enjoyed what he called "the best day of my career" as he hit 118 of England's 644 runs, then took four second-innings catches. "It was phenomenal," he said. "It will go down as one of, if not the, best day of my career. "The atmosphere and support we've had from the Barmy Army all tour has been phenomenal and this has been a great day for England. "The guys did all the hard work [on day three] an