lot of general rubbish is being talked about England never having been very good etc. England were the world number 1 only a year or so ago and went on to a home ashes triumph. Suddenly Armageddon. huge overreaction. Suspect England were over confident going into this Ashes and also suspect Cook might not be the world's best captain if Boycott and radio 5 team is on the right track. The real truth is Australia don't like getting beat once, but the thought of two in a row was enough to tighten then up significantly. England batted oddly. After a few sleepless night with headphones plugged into live cricket commentary, I'm the oracle.