WORCESTERSHIRE'S Glenn McGrath has rubbished claims of an England revival following their series win in Pakistan.
He thinks Australia can still whitewash Nasser Hussain's men when the sides meet this summer. "For England to match us they have got to play exceptional, aggressive cricket. What I saw in Pakistan was not that.
"The Ashes are ours for the keeping -- a 5-0 win is our goal.
"I like to lead from the front and knocking over a batsman like Mike Atherton or Brian Lara gives me a buzz," said McGrath.
"Atherton is still the backbone of England's batting. If I can get on top of him early, it can affect the rest of the series.
Australia's captain Steve Waugh said: "To see Glenn bowling at a big target like Atherton or Lara is one of the best sights in cricket. Atherton has done well lately, but he has been Glenn's bunny in the past."
England's squad, including Worcestershire's Graeme Hick, flew out today for their tour of Sri Lanka while the Aussies face a three-Test series in India.
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