Another huge test for the England Cricket Team with The Ashes starting at Edgbaston on Thursday.

It is a hurricane series with all 5 tests taking place in 47 days.

Edgbaston is a lucky ground for England.

However in my view they will struggle against the Aussies ferocious pace attack.

Key factors likely to affect the outcome;

-Will Joe Root move up to number 3?

-How fit will James Anderson be?

-Will the appointment of Ben Stokes as vice captain fire England up?

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