The Ashes

[Tom Joad 25]

For me that just shows how amateurish and inept our players have been. They can't even get pissed discreetly. Aggers has hinted more than once at what a shambles our preparation has been. The hurt in the eyes of the most respected among ex England players and more so,  the best cricket fans in the world, tells me heads need to roll. I'd start with chopping Key and the anonymous bowling coaches, then McCullum after torturing from him something approaching an apology. I'd keep Stokes for his all round contributions but put Alec Stewart above him to assemble a proper coaching team. I'd also insist on a different touring schedule prior to overseas series. Oh, and absolutely no bloody golf.