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I said much the same thing a couple of pages back. We've all seen some shocking England performances in a number of sports over the years but given the standard of the opposition this really has to be the worst. Can they find enough backbone and determination to put up a fight in the last Test...

Do you know what? I almost wish it WERE true. I think this is the most disgusted I've felt about an England performance in any sport in any era. At least in the late 80s and 90s the Aussies were the best side in the world, their current side isn't anywhere near that level. I think I'd rather we...

I'm prepared (just) to give Root the benefit of the doubt as he's young. Ditto Bairstow. They're both part of England's future and I just hope this experience hasn't scarred them too much. Bell, Broad and Bresnan on the other hand: inexplicable and inexcusable. Playing Nathan Lyon on that pitch...

Yeah, due to work and other commitments yesterday evening was the first time I could allow myself to stay up to watch it. I gave up after the first few overs! #badfan Was pleasantly surprised with the comeback so I'll watch it this evening - so expect the last Aussie pair to put on about 150.

I wonder if the dropping of Prior sounded a bit of a wake-up call? He was pretty much one of those 'first name on the team sheet' selections and, despite his poor form going into the series, was reckoned to be one of the more nailed-on positions. If they can drop Prior for Bairstow the message...