Keep McCullum? Cook as assistant? Questions for England after Ashes defeat

With England left to lick their wounds after yet another Ashes drubbing in Australia, we look at the most pressing questions facing the team as they address the fallout from their 4-1 series defeat...

England player ratings after another away Ashes series goes horribly wrong

Here is how we rated England's players out of 10 after the 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia...

McCullum willing to evolve after Ashes - but will not 'completely rip up script'

Under-pressure England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is willing to evolve his methods - but will not "rip up the script completely" if he is allowed to continue in the role following the 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia.

ECB vows to make 'necessary changes' after 4-1 Ashes loss in Australia

Australia secure nervy Sydney win to take 4-1 Ashes victory

Australia squeaked home to a five-wicket victory over England in the fifth Ashes Test after a nervy final day in Sydney, the hosts' dominance over the series reflected in securing a 4-1 scoreline.

Brook apologises for 'embarrassing' clash with bouncer in New Zealand

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has apologised for "embarrassing myself and the team" after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand last autumn.

Stokes promises to be 'ruthless' in response to Ashes series defeat

Ben Stokes said he's not afraid to show his "ruthless" side as he looks to lead England's recovery from their 4-1 Ashes drubbing to Australia, adding that the tourists had played "too much 3/10 cricket" over the series. 

'Future of England cricket' - 'diamond' Bethell delivers on supreme talent

Jacob Bethell evoked memories of David Gower with his stylish, yet composed, maiden Test century at No 3 for England in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, according to Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain.

Why England need good ODI year to avoid possible World Cup nightmare

Could England embarrassingly miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup? We look at why another poor year in ODIs could put them at real risk.

Root would 'love to' make next Ashes tour at age 39

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton hailed Joe Root's 41st Test century as "one of his very best innings", but could the 35-year-old keep going for another four years for another crack at winning the Ashes in Australia?