I have to say I am pleased that the Aussie openers have not had a really good look at Harmison yet, mainly because Hayden has got himself out in the first 10 overs every time we have played and of course Langer is absent. But you have to say that McGrath has had a really good look at our openers and found them wanting - not a good sign!
With Hoggard to come in and the way we have bowled and fielded we have to feel pretty good about our performances but our top three batters look like they are struggling already. I think it will be good to have some solidity at 4 with Ian Bell, but if both openers struggle Vaughan may have to move up the order to make room for Pietersen or Key. I still think the middle order performance of both teams is where the Ashes will be won or lost. If England get enough runs to be able to attack with their bowlers then they could win, and we will definitely need them all to bat well to stave of any collapses.
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