Warne, McGrath and Langer go out in glory

SYDNEY, Jan 5 (Reuters) Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Justin Langer enjoyed the perfect end to their test careers when Australia beat England by 10 wickets in the final test today to complete a 5-0 Ashes whitewash.

''I'm pretty excited actually,'' Warne told Australian television. ''To win 5-0 is a fantastic achievement by this group of guys. This team's played some sensational cricket during the summer.

To finish off the way we have today, 5-0, is a sensational way to do it.'' McGrath, who took the final England wicket, paid tribute to his team mates.

''I don't think we've ever played team wise as we've played this series,'' he said. ''The time's ripe. It would have been nice to knock the stumps out but I can't complain.'' Langer was at the crease when his partner Matthew Hayden hit the winning runs.

''To win 5-0, we've been so determined to win this series and win it so well ... it just can't be any better than that,'' he said.

''My prime emotion is just that we've won the series 5-0. To have played a test match like this ... it's the perfect time to let go of it.

''The parting word is that the baggy green cap means a lot to a lot of people. To wear it 105 times has been an absolute pleasure and an honour.'' REUTERS SRS PM0730