• After annihilating Aussies on first day of the third test, England wrapped up the series today in emphatic fashion
  • Victors filmed spraying champagne over each other and reporters as they toasted the triumph in dressing room
  • The team's glamorous WAGs were seen applauding their triumphant other halves as they raced to victory 
By JACK CRONE FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 12:54, 8 August 2015 | UPDATED: 15:53, 8 August 2015
England's cricketers got straight into party mode after reclaiming The Ashes in emphatic style today against a woeful Australian team.
After annihilating the Aussies on the first day of the third test, England wrapped up the series two days later, prompting wild celebrations from players and fans.
The victors were filmed spraying champagne over each other and reporters as they toasted the triumph in the dressing room straight after the victory.
Star man: Stuart Broad, England's hero of the series, celebrates after helping the national side reclaim the Ashes today
Star man: Stuart Broad, England's hero of the series, celebrates after helping the national side reclaim the Ashes today
And here's your reward...Stuart Broad earns a kiss from stunning girlfriend Bealey Mitchell as celebrations get underway
Earlier, the team's glamorous WAGs were seen applauding their victorious other halves from the stands on a sunny morning at Trent Bridge. 
The English national side has been known for its exuberant Ashes celebrations - in 2013 the team apologised for causing offence following their post-match antics at The Oval cricket ground.
And in 2005 Freddy Flintoff was famously photographed at Downing Street looking bleary-eyed after partying all night following his team's win.  
Among those leading the celebration tonight will be hero of the series Stuart Broad - hated by Australian fans - whose bowling on Thursday single-handedly destroyed the Aussies. 
The English victory marks revenge for the 5-0 whitewash down under in 2013-14 - extending Australia's winless run on UK soil to four Test series.
Dressing room antics: Ben Stokes takes up position stretched out on his teammates' laps in the dressing room after the victory today
Dressing room antics: Ben Stokes takes up position stretched out on his teammates' laps in the dressing room after the victory today
Party time: The England players were filmed toasting the victory in the dressing room with champagne
Party time: The England players were filmed toasting the victory in the dressing room with champagne
Soaked: Sky reporter Ian Ward is predictably sprayed with champagne as the victors get into party mode following the win
Soaked: Sky reporter Ian Ward is predictably sprayed with champagne as the victors get into party mode following the win
Expressing his delight at the result, England captain Alastair Cook told reporters: 'It's unbelievable. I couldn't be happier. For what we've been through over the last 18 months, to play like we did has been fantastic. I'm so proud of this young team and the way they've taken this opportunity.
He added: 'I am lucky to have senior players like Broady to step up, and the support from Jimmy (Anderson) too.
'When you lose 5-0 there's big turnaround and a new side develops pretty quickly. There's a lot of talent and the guys have come in and done incredibly well.
'I had to take a big step forward as captain. I am quite stubborn and it took a while. But ultimately you are only as good as the other 10 players.' 
While England celebrated, Australian captain Michael Clarke bid farewell to international cricket stating: 'I am retiring. I don't want to jump ship so my last Test will be at the Oval and I will give it one last crack.'
'Never want to walk away but my performances this series and over the last 12 months have not been acceptable to me, I pride myself on leading from the front, it has been disappointing.
'You build yourself up for the big tournaments, I tried my best, the boys tried their best but we have been outplayed. It is time for the next generation, the next captain to have his opportunity to build a team and get for the next Ashes series.'
Clarke's model and actress wife Kyly Clarke wiped tears away from her eyes as she watched him play one of his last matched for the national side - while Clarke himself also became tearful in a press conference. 
Victory parade: Stuart Broad puts an arm around girlfriend Bealey Mitchell following the Ashes triumph
Beaming couple: Steven Finn celebrates with his girlfriend on the balcony at Trent Bridge today
Beaming couple: Steven Finn celebrates with his girlfriend on the balcony at Trent Bridge today
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Family time: Captain Alastair Cook's wife Alison and daughter celebrated in the stand before the toddler joined her father on the pitch
Time for a drink! England captain gulps on a pint of beer while signing autographs for fans at Trent Bridge today
Time for a drink! England captain gulps on a pint of beer while signing autographs for fans at Trent Bridge today
Knocking back drinks: England bowler Jimmy Anderson enjoys a well-earned drink as he celebrates with teammates on the pitch
Knocking back drinks: England bowler Jimmy Anderson enjoys a well-earned drink as he celebrates with teammates on the pitch
All smiles: England players Joe Root and Adam Lyth toast the victory with beers in the dressing room
All smiles: England players Joe Root and Adam Lyth toast the victory with beers in the dressing room
Proud WAGs: Partners of the England team clap from the box at Trent Brdge following the team's emphatic win this morning
Proud WAGs: Partners of the England team clap from the box at Trent Brdge following the team's emphatic win this morning
Biggest fans: The England players' glamorous other halves roared with delight as England saw off Australia today
Biggest fans: The England players' glamorous other halves roared with delight as England saw off Australia today
England lost the last Ashes series in Australia in 2013-14 5-0 and the touring side had been strong favourites to retain the famous urn. 
Following their surprise victory, two of England's star men Joe Root and Stuart Broad have stormed into contention for Sports Personality of the Year, with Paddy Power listing them both as 8/1 on to win the award. 
And the side is now bookmakers' favourite to land the Sports Personality Team of the Year award with Ladbrokes giving them 2/1 odds.
Despite watching his country slump to a miserable defeat, legendary Australian bowler Shane Warne was quick to congratulate England.
Posting on Twitter, he wrote: 'Congratulations to Alastair Cook & the England team on the Ashes victory. Played fearless & entertaining cricket, was nice to watch!!'
Plenty of England fans on the other hand took the opportunity to gloat. Gary Lineker wrote: 'Surprised even those minnows of world cricket, Australia, couldn't last until the first Premier League game of the season kicked off.'
And Sky News anchorwoman Kay Burley tweeted: 'For sale: Eleven Australian cricket bats. Hardly used' before adding 'better luck next time chaps'.
The Prime Minister also took to Twitter to acknowledge the win, writing: 'Congratulations England on regaining The Ashes. Thrilling victory. I'll never forget Botham in 81 & don't think I'll ever forget this either.'
Ian Botham himself also got in on the action, posting: 'Great day England win the ASHES! It doesn't get any better !! Well played boys!!'. And axed batsman Kevin Pietersen wrote: 'BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!'.
Feeling the defeat: Watching her husband, Australia's captain Michael Clarke, announce his retirement following his team's dismal display, Australian model and actress Kyly Clarke was seen wiping tears away from her eyes
Feeling the defeat: Watching her husband, Australia's captain Michael Clarke, announce his retirement following his team's dismal display, Australian model and actress Kyly Clarke was seen wiping tears away from her eyes
Emotional announcement: Australian captain Michael Clarke appeared to well up as he told reporters he would be retiring
Emotional announcement: Australian captain Michael Clarke appeared to well up as he told reporters he would be retiring
Tears of joy: Grown Men are reduced to tears as they celebrate winning the Ashes during in Nottingham today
Tears of joy: Grown Men are reduced to tears as they celebrate winning the Ashes during in Nottingham today
And the party begins...England's Adam Lyth (left) and Jonny Bairstow celebrate on the balcony after their Ashes victory
And the party begins...England's Adam Lyth (left) and Jonny Bairstow celebrate on the balcony after their Ashes victory
Cheers! Jimmy Anderson gets a hug from one of his teammates as England's players celebrate with well-earned beers
Cheers! Jimmy Anderson gets a hug from one of his teammates as England's players celebrate with well-earned beers
Proud partners: England's players wives and girlfriends cheered as the team cruised to victory against a woeful Australian team today
Proud partners: England's players wives and girlfriends cheered as the team cruised to victory against a woeful Australian team today
Ecstatic: England's Jos Buttler was in tears as he was congratulated by his mother Patricia in the stands this morning
Ecstatic: England's Jos Buttler was in tears as he was congratulated by his mother Patricia in the stands this morning
Delighted captain: England's skipper Alastair Cook gives the crowd at Trent Bridge in Nottingham a thumbs up today
Delighted captain: England's skipper Alastair Cook gives the crowd at Trent Bridge in Nottingham a thumbs up today
Looking relaxed: Alastair Cook beams at his daughter on the Trent Bridge pitch after leading his side to victory
Looking relaxed: Alastair Cook beams at his daughter on the Trent Bridge pitch after leading his side to victory
Riding high: Mark Wood of England rides his imaginary horse around the pitch in celebration of winning the Test and the Ashes
Riding high: Mark Wood of England rides his imaginary horse around the pitch in celebration of winning the Test and the Ashes
Little and large: Stuart Broad and Joe Root give a thumbs up after helping England to reclaim The Ashes today
Little and large: Stuart Broad and Joe Root give a thumbs up after helping England to reclaim The Ashes today
Getting stuck in: Stuart Broad takes a selfie for a group of fans in fancy dress while celebrating the series win in Nottingham today
Getting stuck in: Stuart Broad takes a selfie for a group of fans in fancy dress while celebrating the series win in Nottingham today
Reclaiming The Ashes: Mark Wood and Ben Stokes raise their arms in victory as an England flag flutters behind them at Trent Bridge today
Reclaiming The Ashes: Mark Wood and Ben Stokes raise their arms in victory as an England flag flutters behind them at Trent Bridge today
Sheer joy: Alastair Cook told reporters: 'It's unbelievable. I couldn't be happier. For what we've been through over the last 18 months, to play like we did has been fantastic
Sheer joy: Alastair Cook told reporters: 'It's unbelievable. I couldn't be happier. For what we've been through over the last 18 months, to play like we did has been fantastic
Selfie time: Jimmy Anderson, who did not play in the last test due to injury, was quick to join in with the team's celebrations
Selfie time: Jimmy Anderson, who did not play in the last test due to injury, was quick to join in with the team's celebrations
Group photo: England bowler Mark Wood, who took the winning wicket, celebrates with fans at Trent Bridge
Group photo: England bowler Mark Wood, who took the winning wicket, celebrates with fans at Trent Bridge