England can mount a successful Ashes defence, says Woolmer by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Event:

England in Australia 2006/07

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DateLine: 10th August 2006

 

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said England could mount a successful defence of the Ashes after they crushed his side by 167 runs at Headingley.

 

England 's victory left them 2-0 up in the four-match series, with the final Test at The Oval to be played next week.

 

Woolmer, a former England all-rounder said: “If they can get Andrew Flintoff back and keep their bowlers fit they've got a reasonable chance. Australia are very difficult to beat at home but England will take a lot of positives out of these last two games.”