England star Ollie Robinson defends foul-mouthed sledge at Usman Khawaja but fans love Joe Root’s classy gesutre

Ollie Robinson caused controversy on day three of the first Ashes Test with a foul-mouthed send off to Usman Khawaja.

England bowler Robinson appeared to tell the Australian batter to 'f*** off, you f****** p****' after getting him out.

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Khawaja was a constant thorn in England's side, scoring 141 during the Aussie's first innings at Edgbaston.

In contrast, Joe Root earned the plaudits of fans on social media for his classy gesture to the Australian.

The England squad joined in the celebrations, but Root broke off from the group to give him a pat on the back.

One wrote on social media: "Ollie Robinson with the double f-bomb send-off for Khawaja. Meanwhile, Root congratulated him. I wonder which one was classier."

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Another said: "Joe Root gives Ollie Robinson an abject lesson in sportsmanship. Just after Ollie tells Usman to 'f*** off', Joe goes out of his way to congratulate Khawaja on his innings. Class act."

One added: "Robinson giving Khawaja a send off after he has scored 141 and has been at the crease for 4 sessions is honestly one of the dumbest things I have seen in test cricket.

"Credit to (I think) Root for patting Khawaja on the back as he left."

England took the last five wickets for 75 in the morning session to get Australia all out for 386, giving the hosts a slender seven run lead.

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Rain cut short play for the rest of the day with the home side 28 for two.

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Robinson was quizzed about his actions after the match and defended himself.

Asked whether he is concerned about having a target on his back for the remainder of the series, Robinson responded: "I don't really care how it's perceived, to be honest.

"It's the Ashes, it's professional sport. If you can't handle that, what can you handle? When you're in the heat of the moment and have the passion of the Ashes that can happen.

"We've all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do that to us so just because the shoe's on the other foot, it's not received well. It's my first home Ashes and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me.

"I think Uzzie played unbelievably well. To get that wicket at the time for the team was massive. We all want that theatre of the game and I am here to provide it."