As England prepare for the second test at Lords following the drubbing in Birmingham it is easy for the naturally pessimistic England cricket fan to fear the Ashes are lost already. To bolster the optimism here are 5 reasons for Joe Root and England to be hopeful:
1. England lost the first test because they batted second. The Aussie top order is as dodgy as England's and would have equally struggled batting last at Edgbaston.
2. Joffra Archer is going to play in the 2nd test at Lords and the lad is fast. No doubt England will miss Jimmy Anderson but the new fast bowling sensation has that ability to get wickets that only fast bowling sensations ever have.
3. Chris Woakes loves Lords. He is one of only five men to have taken five wickets in an innings and 10 in a match at Lord's, and scored a ton.
4. England didn't panic with the squad selection, wholesale changes would have played into the Aussies hands.
5. Smith is due a failure (possibly wishful thinking here!).
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