hmm, looks like we could actually blow this. 73-4!!

if we go 2-0 down there is no way we will retain this. really need a big performance from freddy.

john wrote:

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Hurts me to say this, but anyone who thinks England have a hope in a million of competing here are fooling only themselves. 5-0 Aussies.

I fully expected England to win. Everything was geared towards an England win. Everyone was so positive, England had played well for 2 years previously. I'm just not feeling it this time. 5-0 or 4-0 Aussies.

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Never been so unhappy to be right.

We haven't really competed. First test we were completely outplayed, never competed at all. In this test, all we did was compile a big score on a road of a pitch in the first innings, anything else would have been terrible. From then on, Aussies had it their own way completely. Even in the first innings we didn't score at much of a rate. I know we're only 2 tests in but surely England can't come back from that. We need to win at least 2 wins and a draw from last 3, we are an inferior side, we are completely deflated, Aussies are full of confidence, we are tactically inept and too defensive, Aussies are positive and know how to win matches, we have a coach who is stubborn and can't even put our best team on the field for the biggest matches of the year, Aussies don't even really need to worry about team selection as the Melbourne Old Dears Third XI could beat us at the moment.

I really hope I'm wrong and we come roaring back and make biggest comeback of all time, but like I said at start, if you're honest with yourself it ain't happening in a million years.