Now win in South Africa

It’s a fantastic achievement by England to win the Ashes, and we’re all thrilled to bits. Like the last home series four years ago, it was a contest of tiny margins.

England face a test of character

The match starting at the Oval today is not about ability – there’s nothing between the teams – it’s about character, commitment and mental toughness.

Bopara rabbit in the headlights

How could England be so bad after the win at Lord’s and the good performance at Edgbaston? My answer is maybe they are not as good as they thought they were and maybe they aren’t as good as we hoped they would be.

Flintoff’s fitness crucial for Broad

If I were Stuart Broad I would be making sure that Andrew Flintoff has got plenty of ice to put on that dicky right knee. Because Broad’s place in this England team could depend on Flintoff being able to deliver a full complement of overs.