England win dramatic first Ashes Test Australia have suffered one of the most heart-breaking losses in Test history, going down to England by 14 runs in an Ashes cliff-hanger at Trent Bridge. Brad Haddin and James Pattinson came within a whisker of Ashes immortality, with the 10th wicket partnership putting on 65 runs after coming together with 80 runs still needed for victory. But chief destroyer James Anderson (5-73) proved the difference, taking all four wickets needed for England on a pulsating final day. The first Test in Nottingham will go down as one of the greatest matches in cricket history, and also one of the most controversial. Australia were left to rue batting collapses in both innings, bad luck with DRS, and Stuart Broad's disgraceful not out call in England's second dig. In the most morale-sapping ending imaginable, Haddin was given out caught behind off Anderson despite being given not out by umpire Aleem Dar. HotSpot showed a slight feather on Haddin's bat. England jumped around in jubilation, before word even came down from the third umpire for Dar to overturn his decision. Australia were looking to exorcise their demons from their horror two-run loss to England at Edgbaston in 2005, which played out in eerily similar circumstances. On that fateful day at Edgbaston in '05, Michael Kasprowicz and Brett Lee put on 59 for the last wicket to get within two runs of chasing down 282 - before Kasprowicz contentiously gloved one behind. But instead of revenge, the nightmare continued. England took a 1-0 Ashes series lead for the first time since 1997. However, the last time England won a first Test and went on to win a series was back in 1986-87, suggesting all is not lost for an Australian side that fought bravely to the death. Australia had resumed the final day with 137 runs needed and four wickets in the bank. Haddin played the innings of his career to score 71 and guide Australia out of deep trouble - but in the end Anderson proved the difference. Pattinson (25no) came to the crease under all sorts of pressure, but like Ashton Agar did in the first innings, the No.11 batted like his life depended on it. Haddin smashed nine boundaries and turned the match when he dispatched Steve Finn for three-straight fours in the England quick's first over. He cut the target to just 40 and destroyed Finn's confidence. Finn continued to go for runs and also dropped Haddin in the deep when the Australian was on 64 and 26 were left for Australia to get. Haddin also narrowly survived a run-out chance shortly before as Australia rode their luck. Australia went to lunch with 20 runs needed, but knew Anderson - who had briefly gone off for treatment - would be there to greet them for a gripping finale when they returned. Anderson decimated Australia early on day five, before the tourists rallied to set up the spin tingling finish. When Peter Siddle fell with Australia needing 80-more to win, it seemed all hope was lost. But Haddin, 35, brought back into the Australian team for the Ashes specifically because of his experience, showed he was the man for a crisis. Haddin also scored 55 when Australia chased 310 to beat South Africa in Johannesburg in 2011. Australia made an excellent start to day five, nearly lasting the first hour without loss. But just as things were looking dicey for England, the world's premier fast bowler Anderson stood up to be counted. He attacked the outside edge once the new ball was in his hands and tore through Agar, Mitchell Starc and Siddle for figures to go with his five in the first. Four overs after taking the new ball, Anderson managed to get Agar (14) to edge to Cook at first slip to leave Australia 7-207. On his next over, it was as if Anderson had hit the instant replay button and he had Starc nicking. All of a sudden, Australian optimism was sapped and the scoreboard read eight down with 100 runs still required. Man-of-the-match Anderson, who took 10 wickets, said he didn't hear the nick but keeper Matt Prior and captain Cook were certain. "I went up with the keeper and Cooky, and Matt and Cookie were convinced so we thought we'd have a look at it," he said. Just delighted they did review it and it was one of the faint ones, so just delighted we could sneak home. It's amazing really. I'm sure in about an hour or so, I'll be asleep. It's been quite a draining few days both physically and emotionally and it's what the Ashes is all about. Just delighted to come out with the win. Australian captain Michael Clarke said his team would be able to pick themselves up in time for the Lord's Test starting on Thursday. He refused to blame DRS. That's the way it goes - the DRS system. At the end of the day, I think it was a great Test match," Clarke said. I knew Hads, with his experience and the talent of the other guys who had the bat, we were still a chance. Not much was said at lunch, to be honest. Keep playing the way you're playing. Keep backing yourself and we were confident we could get over the line but unfortunately we didn't get there and credit has to go to England. We've got a few days to turn it around. I'm extremely confident.