We have to get on with it - McCullum

BRENDON McCullum has told his England side that they cannot show Australia a “glass jaw” as they attempt to drag their Ashes campaign back from the brink, writes Rory Dollard.

- Rory Dollard

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

England have been here before, drawing the 2023 home series from a similar predicament and only missing out on outright victory because of a two-day downpour at Old Trafford.

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