GLASS JAWS 3

McCullum out to avoid another horror show

- RORY DOLLARD

BRENDON McCULLUM has told his England side they cannot show Australia a “glass jaw" as they try to drag their Ashes campaign back from the brink.

The window of opportunity in one of the most hotly anticipated series in years is fast disappearing, with defeats in Perth and Brisbane handing the hosts a 2-0 lead with three Tests to go.

England have been here before, drawing the 2023 home series from a similar position.

Head coach McCullum (inset) is desperate for the tourists to come out fighting when battle resumes in Adelaide next week and insists showing any fragility could lead to a knockout blow.

He said: "You don't get to feel sorry for yourself if things don't work out. You have to get up and go again.