'Jofra will be looking to give it back' – Burns on bouncer battle

Archer was not the only one to cop a few blows as the tourists ensured the England tailenders were peppered with short stuff, the attack successfully led by Pat Cummins. Joe Denly was hit on a helmet by a nasty bouncer from Josh Hazlewood, while Chris Woakes was pinged by Cummins. Even Burns, who scored 53 in England's total of 258, got a few blows on his body.

The batsman said he had been expecting it. "I think Nathan Lyon ran past this morning and mentioned it within about three balls so I was well versed and prepared for what I was getting,” Burns said, about Australia's ploy of bowling short.

"It’s quite an obvious tactic of what they’re doing so the boys are preparing for it and luckily we can dish out some of our own in this game as well. We’ve got some boys in our armoury that do the same thing so it should be pretty interesting."

Burns is expecting Archer to lead England's 'bouncer' response. The 24-year-old, who is playing his first Test, was given a rough welcome at the crease with Australia skipper Tim Paine setting a field that did not allow even a single fielder in front of square on the off side and attacking him with fierce bouncers. Archer was eventually dismissed by Cummins on 12.

"He copped a fair few as well so he’s probably looking forward to getting his own back," said Burns.

Although England could get only 258 on the board, Burns believes it is a competitive total and the hosts can pull things back with a good bowling display.

"It's tight, isn't it?" he said. "I think it's a competitive total but there's probably a sense of disappointment there at the same time. But it's kept everyone interested all day, because it seamed and if they missed their length you've been able to punish it. It's just started to offer a little bit to a spinner too, so I think it's game on, and we're right in amongst it."

Australia will begin the third day on 30/1 with Cameron Bancroft and Usman Khawaja at the crease.