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.

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 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,

The only thing I've asked England for is communication and that's been good,