Manchester: Ryan Sidebottom is intent on sending Australia home empty-handed this summer, but admits feeling some jealousy towards his Ashes-winning team-mates.

London: Forced into an introspection mode after the Ashes debacle, Australia coach Tim Nielsen conceded he misread the pitch at The Oval and omitting off-spinner Nathan Hauritz was a mistake

London: England’s victorious cricketers went on a marathon drinking session after their Ashes triumph, with man of the match Stuart Broad and his teammates drying the hotel bar twice during the party which went on till 5 in the morning.