Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke , Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Mike Hussey , Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich (Images), Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Andrew McDonald, Marcus North, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson (subject to fitness)

SYMONDS has not made it to the team...big surprise to be honest

that's a shame indeed. When does it start

Good batting side there the bowling looks suspect

Wheres tait ?

taits body cant handle 5 day cricket.he'll be in the 1 day squad

First Test in Cardiff, July 8th. Aus bowling lineup was always going to be their weakest link for this series.

Ponting goin to hand over ashes a 2nd time now to england.

fast bowling is good spin bowling is a real worry

Hopefully it will be an actual contest this time round. England's batting is looking ok. Jimmy Anderson seems to be bowling well. But not sure if either team is capable of taking 20 wks. What are the pitches like around the place? Not billiard tables I hope

Mitchel will be the difference between the bowling. Good or bad. Not a bad batting line up. Feel as though Lee is a bit past his best.

atleast lee is still 10 times better than hilfenhaus and siddle,both will go for 300 a piece in tests against a proper team

Siddle isnt that bad. But Australia now have to pick a past used by date bowler and a couple average seamers and a no name spinner. But England isnt exactly overflowing either. Unless the wickets are green I dont see 20 wkts falling on either side

I think more than wickets ,it's the pressure of ashes that will bring up a result I am hopeful

now that he is gone,it feels that hogg was really a good bowler and very under-rated

The wickets will be prepared to how england want them if england win the 1st test expect to see flat lifeless wickets after

siddle is quality he will be a better bowler than johnson in 2yrs time and english conditions will suit hilfenhauses outy. I wouldnt pick lee b4 either

The English batsmen seem to be looking good. Watched some highlights last night, Cook and Bopara getting centurys at will. Collingwood steady as ever. I think their top 6 is a touch underrated. All average well in to the 40s. Its actually hard to split the 2 sides in my mind.

I'm really pleased Bopara has started to show what he can really do. Would be good if he turns out to be a reliable number 3.

I think Bopara will be. I like his temperment. Not too slow but dosnt go out swinging.