I cant avoid any longer, this blog is going to need some predictions. I am struggling on this one, it is a very tough call. It is so easy to think that the Aussies will steamroll us, on the other hand we have played some great cricket in the last year. I think it will come down to every individual session of every day. In the past it was not unusual for England to lose all 3 sessions in the day, but I do believe it will be possible for them to win one each day. If, by the same token, the Aussies win one then it comes down to that final session. If England can tie it then at least the test matches will go the distance, and that is a key feature of this resurgence in their play, most of their victories are on the fifth day.
The nub of it is whether England are capable of actually forcing a draw, too often in the past they have capitulated at vital moments. They have to show real grit and push the Aussies to their limits, then fitness and condition will come into play and I think that is where England have the upper hand.
If we see a couple of Tests drawn I think England could edge it, it is going to be intense and England must be more competitive than previously. I would be over the moon with a 1-1 series draw.
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