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The Ashes: Bryson Carse says England can hit Australia with pace again

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The entire England squad, except Wood, took part in England’s first training session under lights at the Gabba on Monday.

While Australia is experienced in day-night Tests – Australia have featured in 14 of the last 24 floodlit matches around the world – England have played only seven, losing five.

England’s training session is in the afternoon on Tuesday, with the next leg under lights on Wednesday.

Ben Stokes’s team is trying to level the series on a ground where England’s record is very poor. He has not lived here since 1986.

Carse, 30, said England would be prepared for the “hostile” atmosphere at the Gabba and would not feel any extra pressure from the 1-0 defeat.

England have not won any of their last 16 Test matches in Australia, a streak that dates back to 2011. With thousands of supporters traveling during the Christmas season, Carse accepted the responsibility of keeping the series alive.

“The English support in Perth was fantastic,” the Durham man said. “The other day someone was talking to me about the number of fans traveling during the Ashes series.

“We’re very fortunate in terms of the following and the support we get. Obviously, every single player in that dressing room wants to win, as do the fans, and so does everyone who watches English cricket. We’ll try to put a smile on our faces and theirs.”

Australia are yet to confirm who will open the batting after Usman Khawaja struggled with back spasms in Perth and his replacement Travis Head scored a match-winning century in the second innings.

Khawaja did some fitness exercises and batted in the nets on Monday.

Batsman Marnus Labuschagne said, “Usman is a high-quality player, you look at his record and what he has done for Australian cricket.” “He’s been super consistent and he’s been on top there.

“I don’t think he needs advice. He’s 38, he’s been around the block a long time. He’s an amazing player.”



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