Coach Brendon McCullum accepts England may have made mistakes with their Ashes preparation after their series defeat was confirmed in Adelaide.

Ben Stokes says England's Ashes defeat "hurts" and "sucks" - but insists he wants to continue as captain.

LEWIS STEELE AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: A picture speaks one thousand words, goes the saying. In this case, one snapshot talked 125million reasons to be worried.

NIK SIMON: Back in August, Tony Rowe sat in one of the meeting rooms at Sandy Park and banged his fists on the table. 'We're back,' barked the Exeter Chiefs owner. 'Watch out.'

LAWRENCE BOOTH: England staged a brave fightback that gave them a glimpse of what would have been a record victory - but it was too little, too late.

Australia beat England by 82 runs to take a 3-0 series lead and retain the Ashes urn on day five of the third Test in Adelaide.

Australia have regained the Ashes after winning the first three Tests against England down under once again - here are the 10 moments that decided the destination of the urn.

Marnus Labuschagne takes the catch from Josh Tongue as England are bowled out for 352, giving Australia an 82 run win and a 3-0 series lead to retain The Ashes on day five in Adelaide.

The tourists had threatened a remarkable comeback after an injury to Nathan Lyon boosted their chances.

England's dismal Ashes series defeat was confirmed as Australia sealed an 82-run victory on the final day of the third Test in Adelaide.

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the third Test in Adelaide.

Marnus Labuschagne takes another brilliant catch at slip as Will Jacks is dismissed for 47 to leave England on 337-8 on day five of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

England's Bazball regime is in tatters as yet another Ashes series in Australia is lost at the earliest possible opportunity.

At lunch England were 309 for seven, with Will Jacks 38 not out from 120 balls and Brydon Carse in support.

The Gunners lead the Premier League on December 25 for the fifth time, but they have yet to convert that into a title win.

Australia could be without both Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne, which begins on Boxing Day.

Australia make the breakthrough as Jamie Smith is caught for 60 to leave England on 285-7, needing 150 runs to win the third Test on day five in Adelaide.

Guardiola does not think the level of performance is good enough to sustain a title challenge.

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YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar Logan Paul was ringside to support his brother Jake Paul during his bout against former boxing champion Anthony Joshua.