Today on Twitter: Ashes day Two, The Open and pre-season goals galore

There was plenty of sporting action today, with the Ashes second Test continuing on Day Two, The Open Golf Championship and several pre-season football friendlies taking place.

In the cricket, at Lord’s, England managed to finally capture some wickets against sensational Australian batsmen..

Michael Clarke is facing up to Stuart Broad at #TheAshes. Stay up to date with the latest http://t.co/NbtneoMePR pic.twitter.com/kNbgqZjBcV

— BBC News England (@BBCEngland) July 17, 2015

Although, Steven Smith stole the show again, completing an incredible double century..

Steve Smith's last 8 first innings Test scores: 162* 133 192 117 25 199 33 207* #Ashes #Centurion pic.twitter.com/Doub04bRRW

— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) July 17, 2015

Many celebrities were enjoying the action..

What a player. Congrats Steve Smith. #ashes #lords #200

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 17, 2015

It's beginning to look like Australia may hang on for a draw in the 2nd test.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 17, 2015

Meanwhile, at St Andrew’s..

Jimenez warming up for #TheOpen. Legend pic.twitter.com/Gb4YLmVHP0

— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) July 17, 2015

On the tee at 12.58 #theopen https://t.co/UTDNNX6v8Z

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 17, 2015

Despite the early rain, photographers are still lying on the grass to make that perfect shot. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/F2U1Be0jIt

— Getty Images Sport (@GettySport) July 17, 2015

The Open always draws in many colourful characters, and it was no different this year..

John Daly's warm up routine is hitting his cigarette butts lol http://t.co/y9waSggYAD (Vine: @Wrong_Fairway) https://t.co/Y5uLeKf3zw

— SB Nation (@SBNation) July 17, 2015

Elsewhere, there were pre-season friendlies taking place ahead of the new Premier League campaign..

James Milner's first goal for Liverpool in the same game. https://t.co/nDeCVvNVfz

— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) July 17, 2015

Milner grabbed his first Liverpool goal, while Adam Lallana took time out from signing autographs to score as well..

Adam Lallana's biggest fan? Clearly Mamadou Sakho https://t.co/EE51SlHxUw

— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) July 17, 2015

Decent goal from Lallana. Need more in the real league now. https://t.co/E76qfk1OTY

— TheOfficialLFCStory (@LFCHistoryShow) July 17, 2015

Back at the Ashes and, after declaring for 566-8, Australia started sensationally with their bowling..

England don't need to lose an early wick… Oh #Ashes

— Francis Keogh (@HonestFrank) July 17, 2015

WICKET! England already lost one! 0-1 #Ashes

— Coral (@Coral) July 17, 2015

#Ashes2015 Lyth gone for a duck! Mitchell Starc strike. #ENG 0/1 – http://t.co/hqG94TaY3v pic.twitter.com/IhpjaGYyyb

— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) July 17, 2015