England keeper Chris Read takes part in the Christmas Eve nets session ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne
Read is expected to take the wicket-keeper's gloves from Geraint Jones when the team is eventually announced
Jones will know that his place is in jeopardy as he takes a break to watch Read in action with the gloves
Monty Panesar hones his technique with the bat at the MCG and will also be hoping to get amongst the wickets
Kevin Pietersen takes a break from batting in the nets to perform some tricky looking stretches on the outfield
Matthew Hoggard trys his hand at a spot of rugby union as England's players continue to relax under murky skies
England's captain Andrew Flintoff shares a joke with his team-mates as he takes time out to rest his tender ankle
Freddie is soon back in action with the ball as large crowds of cricket fans take the chance to see the players close up
Paul Collingwood is in jovial mood as he takes a press photographer's camera for a walkabout
Australia's Andrew Symonds takes part in a fielding drill as the side prepare for the encounter at the MCG
Australia's Michael Hussey finishes his preparations with the bat as he looks to continue his rich vein of form
For Shane Warne, it is a final opportunity to score a Test century on his home ground, with his retirement looming
And not that he needs it, but Glenn McGrath continues to put in the bowling hours as his swansong approaches
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