ASHES TO ASHES

Farbrace admits England may need a refresh

- BY RICHARD EDWARDS

FORMER England coach Paul Farbrace believes muddled planning has undermined their Ashes bid.

And that a change at the top, with head coach Brendon McCullum going, might be necessary if England are to ever end their humiliating run Down Under.

Australia is no place for weak men. And, captain Ben Stokes will tell you, nor is the England dressing room.

But regardless of the latest Adelaide Test, England continue to be bullied by an Australian side that has been completely ruthless in the opening three Tests of the series.