We did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really didnt expect it at the start of this match.
But it seems the selectors made the right decision to pick Jonathan Trott (players on debut usually either look nervous, or over-confident. Trott was so calm, and fitted in so well, he looked like he had played a hundred tests). And after the brilliant bowling performances of Broad and Swann in the 1st innings it would have been hard to lose.
I've been stuck at work all day with a radio in my ear. Havent seen any of the action. So bring on Sky Sports 2 hour highlights package!!!!
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To retain The Ashes was absolutely fantastic! Well done England!
I was going to correct you there, because we actually reGAINed The Ashes.
But on the other hand, the real ashes never leave Lords anyway (the winning captain is presented with a replica. although they did once take the Ashes to Australia for a week or so. They had their own first class seat on the plane...), so technically its still correct to say we reTAINed them!