ENG 283 all out, you are right in saying AUS are in the ascendency here. ENG may have had momentum if they had rightfully won the 4th test. As it is, this 5th test is for nothing other than pride for ENG as The Ashes are gone for them.
England showed great dominance in the fourth Test. But they failed to win the match due to rain. England's batsmen were not able to bat well in the fifth and final Test match. England's innings ended with just 283 runs. The team should have collected at least more than 350 in the first innings.
Australia's two openers started their innings well. Australia collected 44 runs without losing any wicket. Usman Khawaja remained unbeaten on 17 and Dawid Warner on 23. If Australia's top order plays well, the team will collect big. Even in the first innings, Australia has the possibility of taking a lead of 150-200 runs.