England will try to defeat Australia by ending a 24-year losing streak at Brisbane's Gabba in the keenly awaited Ashes series opener.
England got a perfect boost for the first Test when they beat Australia A at the Bellerive Oval.
The former England captain said Australias cricketers are too soft,are paid too much and their young players are mollycoddled.
Former England all-rounder Ian Botham insists that a third Ashes series defeat out of four against England for Australian captain Ricky Ponting would not be his fault.
England batsmen Ian Bell scored an unbeaten 121 off 158 balls in Englands final warm-up game against Australia A.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting,who has become increasingly vulnerable to the short ball.
Graeme Swann has been billed by Shane Warne as the one who holds the key to England's Ashes defence.
England recovered from a seemingly hopeless position against Western Australia to win by six wickets on Sunday.
The former Oz seamer has ridiculed the critics for considering Australia's bowling weak.
Warne had earlier conceded that England have their best chance of winning the Ashes Down Under.
Pietersen believes the Australian might turn into fearsome predators during the Ashes series.
New England Vice Captain Alastair Cook has full faith in him on the South Africa born batsman.
Former wicket-keeper believes Australia's 'home record would make the upcoming series exciting.
England captain said would do his all to ensure it is not repeated.
England will have to be ruthless in their approach,avoid verbal volleys and let Pietersen play his natural game,says Warne.
England return Down Under to defend Ashes in a more confrontational mood than four years ago.
James Anderson and Chris Tremlett are expected to be fully fit for the start of Ashes series on Nov 25.
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has hit back at John Buchanan for criticising him.
Ricky Ponting has warned England's cricketers and fans not to expect an easy tour Down Under.
The former England captain rubbished Dennis Lillee's claims that Australia have a better bowling attack.