England's cricketers could hardly get any decent cricket before the Ashes. Do you seriously think the Australians would plan and prepare for a home series like that?

We were really up for it, ... The Australians normally come at us hard from day one. To get one up on them was nice. It's 1-0 to England but it's a long summer.

I have played a lot of cricket over the last 12 months and I feel that a rest would be beneficial for me at this stage of my career. I have toured regularly with England over the past ten years and this decision will also give me an opportunity to spend more time with my children.

We have to ask ourselves how serious we are about beating Australia, ... Everything in this English cricket series should centre on the main Test series. It doesn't.

I played against him last week and he's bowling like he used to. I think he's ready to tour again.

I honestly believe England have got the attack for all conditions now,