The English media has reacted with cautious optimism to the naming of a pace-packed Ashes squad, with suggestions the Aussies’ loss in the World Test Championship final showed vulnerabilities that can be exposed by Ben Stokes’ team.
The decision to promote Harry Brook ahead of Ollie Pope as Stokes’ deputy also dominated discussion.
England’s unprecedented pace depth has led to belief that this could be their best chance of winning in Australia since 2010-11.
ENGLAND’S ASHES TOUR SQUAD
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Published on September 23, 2025 22:33