All you need to know about the third Ashes Test at WACA

Factbox on the third test match between Australia and England, which starts on Friday 13 December: WHERE? WACA, Perth - Capacity: 20,000 The WACA (Western Australia Cricket Association) is the youngest and smallest of the Ashes venues and has a reputation as a wicket that pace bowlers love and batsmen fear. The rock-hard wicket and blinding light can make for an intimidating time at the crease even if the pitch is not as quick as it once was. The afternoon breeze, known locally as the “Freo Doctor”, helps the seamers get some swing on the ball and can also be of use to the spinners. England have won just once here in 12 Ashes tests back in 1978. [caption id=“attachment_1281927” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  England will not have forgotten Mitchell Johnson’s inspired spell of bowling in the 2010 test, when he took six for 38 in the first innings. Reuters[/caption] England will not have forgotten Mitchell Johnson’s inspired spell of bowling in the 2010 test, when he took six for 38 in the first innings to turn the match and help Australians level the series at 1-1. WHEN? December 13-17. Play starts at 1030 local time (0230) AUSTRALIA (World ranking: fifth) Squad - Chris Rogers, David Warner, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke (captain), Steve Smith, George Bailey, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon, James Faulkner. Coach: Darren Lehmann ENGLAND (World ranking: third) Squad (likely) - Alastair Cook (captain), Michael Carberry, Joe Root, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Jonny Bairstow, Matt Prior, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, James Anderson, Chris Tremlett, Tim Bresnan. Coach: Andy Flower WHAT THE BOOKMAKERS SAY (skybet.com) Australia win: 4-6 England win: 11-4 Draw: 4-1 Umpires: Marais Erasmus (South Africa), Billy Bowden (New Zealand) TV umpire: Tony Hill (New Zealand) Match referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand) HISTORY Previous Australia v England tests in Perth Matches: 12 Australia wins: 8 England wins: 1 (Year/winners/margin) 1970 - - Match drawn 1974 Australia Nine wickets 1978 England 166 runs 1979 Australia 138 runs 1982 - - Match drawn 1986 - - Match drawn 1991 Australia Nine wickets 1995 Australia 329 runs 1998 Australia Seven wickets 2002 Australia Innings and 48 runs 2006 Australia 206 runs 2010 Australia 267 runs CURRENT TOUR First test November 21-24 Gabba (Australia won by 381 runs) Second test December 5-9 Adelaide Oval (Australia won by 218 runs) Remaining tests: Fourth test December 26-30 (2330) Melbourne Cricket Ground Fifth test January 3-7 (2330) Sydney Cricket Ground Reuters