Last week's win at Old Trafford ensured the tourists would be the ones lifting the one of sport's smallest but most revered prizes.

England win fifth test to leave Ashes drawn

Australia have retained The Ashes after winning the fourth test at Old Trafford.

Australia retain The Ashes after beating England in fourth test at Old Trafford

English fans were more than happy to make their feelings known about the reunited "sandpaper trio" at Edgbaston.


Not only will England have a chance to match Australia's win tally of 33 series but they'll likely face the notorious "sandpaper three".

England have named their team for the first Ashes Test, with no place for Jofra Archer

England cricketer Moeen Ali has accused an Australian player of calling him "Osama" during his Ashes debut in 2015.

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has confirmed he will leave the post following the Ashes series in England in 2019.

Dawid Malan's maiden Test century gave England the advantage on a spicy first day in Perth

James Vince intends to ensure everyone in Australia knows who he is for the rest of this winter's Ashes

James Vince blunted the much-hyped Australia attack but fell foul of England's new number one enemy Nathan Lyon

Australia's vice-captain David Warner has told England to prepare for "war" as the Ashes fast approaches

Marcus Stoinis will play for Australia against England in Cardiff in the first T20 match this summer between the two sides.

Ashes-winning England skipper Alastair Cook has revealed he came close to stepping down earlier this year

Michael Clarke insists there are no divisions in his beaten Ashes squad

Australia have been bowled out more cheaply before, but watching this it was hard to imagine anything worse.