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The sound and the Fury! Ben Gardner on the task ahead for England’s quicks

Here are some facts. England will likely need to win three Tests to reclaim the Ashes. Across their last three tours, in which time the 15-Test scoreline reads 13-0, they have taken 20 wickets just twice, in two end-of-term dead rubbers.
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By Ben Gardner

Here are some facts. England will likely need to win three Tests to reclaim the Ashes. Across their last three tours, in which time the 15-Test scoreline reads 13-0, they have taken 20 wickets just twice, in two end-of-term dead rubbers.
Chris Tremlett bowling Michael Beer in 2010/11 marks the last time England have dismissed Australia twice in a live Ashes Test down under.
For all that, there is genuine optimism around England’s arsenal.
“Fast bowling is not something that we should be worried about,” says Mark Butcher.
Well-equipped
Steven Finn, part of that 2010/11 squad, ...

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