You can't win against good sides with reckless shot-making
England have attacked unwisely, been sloppy in the field, and made selection mistakes
England are starting to question themselves and Australia are looking ominously strong • Associated Press
Australia are quite good, England might not be as good as they thought
Can England maintain their tactics under an Australian assault? That will decide the result of the Ashes
England loosen grip on Lord's Test in the face of short-ball barrage after Duckett 98
Freedom leads to freefall as England batters abdicate responsibility
A bouncer barrage like Australia's takes a physical toll on the bowlers, but if it helps secure an early series victory, the remaining Tests become a matter of coasting home
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell is a columnist