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England must not show ‘glass jaw’ after dismal start to Ashes, claims Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum wants England to show fights in the rest of the Ashes after losing the first two Tests
Brendon McCullum wants England to show fights in the rest of the Ashes after losing the first two Tests (Getty Images)
  • England's cricket team is on the brink of another Ashes series defeat in Australia, currently trailing 2-0 after losing the first two Tests.
  • Head coach Brendon McCullum has issued a stark warning, demanding his side avoid displaying a “glass jaw” and show strength to salvage their campaign.
  • The team will take a planned break on the Sunshine Coast for crucial discussions before the series resumes in Adelaide next Wednesday.
  • McCullum has backed under-pressure players like Ollie Pope and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, expressing confidence in the current squad.
  • Despite selection concerns, wholesale changes are largely impractical, with reserves such as Jacob Bethell, Josh Tongue, and Matthew Potts on standby.
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