Of course this is happening in Australia, on Australian pitches, in front of Australian crowds. I would prefer Monty to Ashley - I don't think that Ashley would get any turn at all. But if Monty doesn't turn it then Ashley is better with flight.

It would be nice if Michael Vaughan will be fit enough to take part later in the series - any English team needs at least two Yorkshire players! Anyway Michael has the technique and temperament needed.

I think we will miss Simon Jones - he was very effective in the last series.