This could be where this series is won and lost, across the board in all other categories it works out pretty evenly. Englands middle order will be any 2 from these 4 depending on form and selectors patience, Thorpe, Bell, Key and Pieterson. I cant argue with Thorpe and Bell at this stage, good left / right combination helps vary the line up. Thorpe has to make runs every innings to keep himself in though, the media will be all over him if he fails.
Looks like the Aussies are looking to play Martyn, Symonds, Clarke and maybe Hussey. Other than the first two I dont know much about the others, but you have to assume they are all good on the basis of the players that dont get in. Ian Harvey and Stuart Law have hardly played for Australia yet have dominated cricket in England for the last 10 years between them. Damien Martyn could be the difference here, he is solid and could hold the innings together for the Aussies.
I fear that the Australians may have the edge here.
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