England reaping what they have sown again

in the 2nd Test England were in a position to win easily but instead demonstrated an inability to mop up the tail.

That came back to haunt them in the next test as it's memory gave the Aussies the confidence that enabled to hang on for a draw in the next Test (that again England SHOULD have won).

In the last Test England were AGAIN in a position to win comfortably but instead demonstrated a tendency to go into rabbit-in-the-headlights mode at Warne's appearance (even with a new ball on a not exceptionally turning wicket).

That in turn will haunt 'em here because Australia will bowl Warne every possible moment from now on, knowing that mentally England can't cope with it. From the moment England staged that collapse in the final inning last time up the stage was set for Warne to win this one for Australia. Someone on the England team needs to step up and handle him. And quickly.

Posted By: mr carra, Sep 8, 13:27:46