England's Joe Root walks off after being dismissed during day three of the third Ashes test at the Melborne Cricket Ground. Photo: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire.

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'England can't bat': team caned at home after Ashes surrender

The knives are out for England in the UK after their Ashes third Test humiliation, with calls for captain Joe Root to step down and doubt cast over Chris Silverwood continuing as head coach.

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Australia retains Ashes after England collapse

Australia have wrapped up the Ashes in dominant style, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead after demolishing England by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG.

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Joe Root talks up a century and Ashes fightback

England captain Joe Root has backed himself to “bang out a hundred” as he plots an Ashes fightback in the Boxing Day Test following losses in Brisbane and Adelaide.

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England's 'honest chats' over Ashes failures

Head coach Chris Silverwood has revealed captain Joe Root delivered a few home truths in the dressing room after England’s latest Ashes disappointment.

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England talks up comeback after Second Test drubbing

Joe Root is convinced a humiliated England can conjure a Bradmanesque miracle and win the Ashes after going two-nil down.