“We’ve got a couple of a bit more aggressive guys, a couple of holders there that build pressure and take wickets that way and a couple of guys that are probably a hybrid of both.”

“We’re quite a well-rounded attack and then you throw in Nathan Lyon, who just knows how to get it done in all conditions.”

“We’re here to win the Ashes. We’re not just here to make it on the park. We want to win this Ashes. Whether that’s a different bowling attack each game, or the same through five Test matches, it’s pretty exciting.”

“To see your mates work it back and pull on the Baggy Green again and perform so well in the Test match, that’s exciting for us. It makes Josh [Hazlewood] and I have to work that bit harder to try and make it back as well, which I think you want from a whole squad.”