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It is one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting rivalies in the world and England will be looking to avenge the 5-0 whitewash they suffered Down Under in the last Ashes series.
Meanwhile the Aussies have their sights firmly focussed on recording victory on English soil for the first time in 14 years.
There is not as much between the two sides as may have been envisaged a few months ago, but if Australia steal an early lead they will be difficult to haul in. But a win for England and the series could be a classic.
