There's still time for Australia to endure one final humiliation in this chastening Ashes series.

Buoyant after regaining the urn with one match to spare, England heads into the fifth Test at The Oval looking to complete a 4-1 win in a series it was widely expected to lose.

It would be the first time the English have ever won four Tests in a five-match Ashes series in England.

"We want to put another nail in the coffin that we have already built," England allrounder Ben Stokes said.

While the final Test is a victory lap for England - making the confirmed absence of James Anderson easier to bear - there might be more at stake for the beleaguered Australians.

Retiring captain Michael Clarke wants a successful send-off in his 115th and last match.

"We really need to show that grit and determination throughout the Test match and play a lot better than we did in the last couple," Clarke said.

England's five-wicket hero, Ben Stokes (centre), celebrates with teammates after dismissing Australia's Mitchell Johnson. Johnson was caught by Alastair Cook for five during day two of the fourth Ashes Test cricket match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England, yesterday.