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[Overdrive]

I've only managed to watch the highlights of this series or 'lowlights' so I've not seen every minute

My overall impression, is that Mitchell Johnson, has pulled apart our batters, both technically and mentally?
They just couldn't handle the 90 plus mph and bounce off the wicket from a left hander
Which also meant the other bowlers could take full advantage

He has had a good series but he's not exactly in the Akhtar/Wasim/Waqar class of fast bowling. We have made him look like that which is very disappointing. Imagine this crop going up against them...

Watching it last night, Warne had a few words for Cook and his captaincy. I had to agree with his viewpoint. You could tell that Athers really wanted to agree with him but could'nt publically...ex England captain convention!!

I thought Cooks treatment of Monty was embarassing for him and would have done nothing for his confidence. Incredibly short sighted in my view given that he is now our senior spinner. When he did bring him on. it was the oposite side to where Lyon had taken his wickets 

[lewis_faulds]

Do you think England should consider asking Vaughan, Hussain and Strauss to talk to Cook? They are all experienced England 'heroes'. May be worthwhile getting some former skips to give him advice?

[Steveo1000]

Do you think England should consider asking Vaughan, Hussain and Strauss to talk to Cook? They are all experienced England 'heroes'. May be worthwhile getting some former skips to give him advice?

I guess no idea is a bad idea, I suspect though that this the last thing Cook wants right now.

[procricket]

Strauss has a future i think in some capacity with the England team

[Buzz]

all eng captains have multiple sesions with Brearley

[Alvaro]

all eng captains have multiple sesions with Brearley

Simon Hughes said this on the radio, but did temper it with how the modern game has moved on.

Not much to be done than suck it up and move on with purpose.

[keysersolze]

Who would want take over as captain or coach its a very septic England squad!!!!! Biggest problem is relying on foreign talent qualifying for England via the length of residency, and in addition to this the   failure to blood genuine English talent at international level and stick with them while they learn. Makes you wonder what the future holds when Irish and South African born players and some who have even played for Ireland etc are then accepted into the English squad with open arms makes you wonder if they believe in English talent at all!!!!!!!

[sloggerroz]

Also simon hughes has just tweeted if we win the last one in sydney that would be 4-4 in a 10 match series, thats not too bad is it?

[Mtown Don]

Also simon hughes has just tweeted if we win the last one in sydney that would be 4-4 in a 10 match series, thats not too bad is it?

England win on away goals...


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[BigBlueMachine]

Also simon hughes has just tweeted if we win the last one in sydney that would be 4-4 in a 10 match series, thats not too bad is it?

Doesn't it then go on count back. Which would mean Aus win 4-1.

[Tail Ender]

Also simon hughes has just tweeted if we win the last one in sydney that would be 4-4 in a 10 match series, thats not too bad is it?

The words 'clutching', 'at' and 'straws' spring to mind there. Whatever gives your lot solace though.

[Buzz]

The words 'clutching', 'at' and 'straws' spring to mind there.

I have to agree.

two different series. I would rather have the ashes than any fanciful moral high ground.

we have been hammered. the only way to improve is to accept that

[joeljonno]

I have to agree.

two different series. I would rather have the ashes than any fanciful moral high ground.

we have been hammered. the only way to improve is to accept that

At the end of the day, it is played 2, won 1, lost 1, so not the end of the world as many seem to make out.

We have been outplayed most of the time in this series and few positives coming out of it.  It is how the team respond and bounce back in the summer which is key.

Ot would be nice to leave Aus with the Ashes, and I expected Eng to pit up more of a fight.

[The_Bird]

Maybe we should play 2 match test series. That way the worst defeat we could have is a 2-0 drubbing. Sounds a lot better and our bowlers would be nice and fresh.

[joeljonno]

With all this talk of Cook and Flower and all the rest of them leaving, do you think it has anything to do with Paul Downton taking over from Hugh Morris?

I don't know how it could, but you have to ask.