Who's on the plane: England's Ashes squad
Alastair Cook will lead England down under as they aim to keep hold of the urn•Getty Images
Jonathan Trott is going through the toughest period of his international career but has fond memories of Australia•PA Photos
Jonny Bairstow was left out of the final Test at The Oval and will face a battle for the No. 6 spot. Also provides wicketkeeping back-up•Getty Images
The biggest surprise in the squad, Gary Ballance will be pushing his Yorkshire team-mate Bairstow for the No. 6 spot•Getty Images
Graeme Swann's importance to England is huge; provides an attacking and holding role vital to a four-man attack. But how long can he play on?•Getty Images
The selectors have backed Monty Panesar and now he needs to repay the faith by being a solid squad player, staying out of trouble and be ready of Swann gets injured•Getty Images
Joe Root found it difficult opening the batting in the home series, but is likely to keep his spot there and also provides useful offspin•Getty Images
Kevin Pietersen remains a matchwinner and will want to shine on his final Ashes tour•Getty Images
Despite a tough summer, Matt Prior remains England's No. 1 keeper-batsman and one of the finest in the world. Should enjoy the quicker pitches in Australia.•Getty Images
If England go for an allrounder, Ben Stokes will be in line for a Test debut after impressing with the ball in ODIs•Getty Images
James Anderson was outstanding in 2010-11 - proving he could strike without green pitches - and will again be expected to lead the attack•Getty Images
Questions remain as to whether Chris Tremlett still has the snap for Test cricket but his returns in 2010-11 have ensured him a trip•Getty Images
Ian Bell was England's Player of the Series at home, with three outstanding hundreds, and is becoming the fulcrum of the middle order•Getty Images
Michael Carberry played his one previous Test in 2010 and will provide cover for the top order•Getty Images
Stuart Broad, the master of the demolition spell, can expect a hostile reception but will relish the battle•Getty Images
Steven Finn's home Ashes was limited to one Test and he'll be battling for the third quick's slot alongside Rankin and Tremlett•Getty Images
Boyd Rankin may yet start the Brisbane Test depending and certainly made a mark in the ODIs against Australia•Getty Images
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