BAZ BACKS HIS BOYS FOR BRIS

BRENDON McCULLUM has urged England fans to “keep the faith" despite Ashes heartbreak in Perth.

- FROM RORY DOLLARD

The tourists suffered an eight-wicket thrashing in the first Test, the first two-day finish to an Ashes clash since 1921.

But the head coach is eager for them not to abandon hope.

“Keep the faith. We have a talented group, we believe in each other and are pretty level,” said ‘Baz’.