War of words, Ben Stokes, and England's starting XI analysed by Bob, Rob, Nas and Tres on first Sky Sports Ashes Podcast of the series
Tuesday 21 November 2017 19:06, UK
Will England repeat their Ashes win in Australia in 2010/11 - or will they suffer another stuffing a la 2013/14?
Nasser Hussain, Bob Willis and Marcus Trescothick joined host Rob Key on the Sky Sports Ashes Podcast preview show to debate that and more ahead of Thursday's opener at The Gabba.
Download the show HERE as Rob, Bob, Nas and Tres pick their England XIs for the clash in Brisbane - or the Gabbtoir as Kevin Pietersen called it.
The Sky Sports experts also discussed whether Ben Stokes - currently out of the reckoning due to an ongoing police investigation - will play any part in the series.
The pre-series verbals - coined "hogwash" by Willis and a "phony war" by Nas - were mulled over, too, with the usually genial Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon talking about "ending careers".
Our former England stars also analysed what it takes to win in Australia; the effects of the conditions and fans; and how Joe Root will be targeted as England captain - while Bob talked JCB bulldozers!
Listen to the Sky Sports Ashes Podcast NOW and make sure to tune into the show throughout the series as the Sky Cricket experts dissect the latest news and headlines from down under.
The second Sky Sports Ashes Podcast comes your way on Tuesday, November 28 - will our pundits be reflecting on an England victory?
