Ben Stokes said Tuesday that forecast bad weather in Manchester could make England even more aggressive as they bid to keep their Ashes hopes alive with victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. 

England remained in contention to regain the urn from arch-rivals Australia with a three-wicket win at Headingley that left the hosts 1-2 down with two to play ahead of the concluding two Tests at Old Trafford and The Oval.