Pope wants more but has faith in his Oz prep

OLLIE POPE insists he is a “much better player” than the version bullied into submission on his previous Ashes tour —and he will give Australia a better run for their money this winter.

- By Mike Walters

England’s stand-in captain for the dramatic six-run defeat by India at The Oval managed just 67 runs at 11.16, with a top score of 35, in the 4-0 defeat Down Under four years ago.