No chance England can win Ashes with glass jaw - Baz

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

- By RORY DOLLARD

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 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.

“You don't get to feel sorry for yourself if things don’t work out. You have to get up and go again,” he said.

“You come to this country and have a glass jaw, you have no chance. You have to be strong, tough, and you have to get on with it.

“Ultimately, you can’t afford to flinch when you come down here.

“This is not a country to start doubting yourself or to walk away from the challenge.