McCullum (right), Stokes and Brook have been England's leadership team since the Yorkshire batter (right) was made Test vice-captain in September
Why does it always turn out like this?
Not the losing. The losing is easy to understand.
Australia are a better cricket team than England, especially in Australia. Twenty-seven Australia wins in 35 Ashes Tests in this country since the turn of the century tells a conclusive story.
No, the feelings of bewilderment, dismay and downright anger come from yet another Ashes tour with concerns over England cricketers and whether there is a problematic drinking culture.
