OPINION: Australia might be Ashes favourites - but England have the tools to take down their most bitter rivals, so get set for a winter to remember Ben Stokes can lead England to Ashes glory this winter

It's a cricket series like no other. A sporting soap opera with more drama than Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale combined: Welcome to the Ashes .

From the iconic moment of the that first ball in the opening Test, to the last wicket in the final one, this spellbinding rivalry between England and Australia is one of the greatest stories in sport. The opening blows will be landed in the First Test in Perth on Friday, when two proud nations will hold their breath .

And supporters watching back home will sacrifice sleep for hope that Ben Stokes and his men can wri

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