Mark Wood is perceived as England’s biggest weapon with the ball in the upcoming Ashes but played a straight bat when asked about his side’s reception in Australia during an uninspiring press conference in Perth.

Wood is known as the visitor’s enforcer and most experienced seamer, starting on November 21, having been the only bowler in the squad to have previously played Test cricket in Australia.

However, the man meant to intimidate the batters of Australia with his extreme pace has instead hosed down hostilities just two weeks out from the first Test at Optus Stadium.

England’s brand of cricket, dubbed “Bazball” is untested in Australian conditions but is based on fearless and often reckless cricket, however it has started without too much intent at Lilac Hill.

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