Starc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the Ashes in tense third Test
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England show grit but fall short as hosts take 3-0 lead
“England are talking themselves up more, they’re confident coming to Australia with the group of players they’ve got and fair enough, this is the best team they’ve had probably this century.”
As Marnus Labuschagne wheeled away in delight after pouching the catch that sealed the Ashes for Australia in tranquil Adelaide, it wasn’t just pre-series optimism from the English – or delusion, as per plenty since – that had been popped into a blender and turned into mush after 11 largely one-sided days.