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England must assert their dominance early in the Ashes series in Australia or risk another defeat Down Under, cautions former England bowler Stuart Broad.

England’s last Ashes victory was in 2015, and they haven’t won in Australia since 2011. The Australians have triumphed in their last three home series with scores of 5-0, 4-0, and 4-0.

Traditionally, the Ashes series in Australia opens at The Gabba in Brisbane, where England last secured a win in 1986. However, this series will start in Perth instead.

“England have to win the first Test to stand a chance of winning the Ashes. Our record’s shocking at the Gabba. That’s why it’s a small advantage that the first Test isn’t there this time… I think it will all be on the first two Test matches, if I’m honest. If En

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