Alastair Cook's 766 runs by an Englishman on an Ashes tour is only bettered by Wally Hammond
Brisbane is not a city to give England some much-needed Ashes optimism.
After defeat by Australia in the first Test, the tourists must stir themselves for a trip to the Gabba, a ground where England have not won since 1986.
Men wearing three lions have habitually been lambs to the slaughter at the Gabbatoir.
Among a recent history of broken English hopes, dreams and bodies is a source of inspiration delivered by a shining knight.
