England seeking to retain Ashes urn in 2 -Test series starting in England . Australia captain Michael Clarke still haunted by 2 -1 defeat in England last year . If the guys put their minds to it , it could be potentially a very good start to the series to maybe overcome that record . ` Home team boosted by return to fitness of vice-captain Michael Clarke after back injury . Brisbane have not won a series in England since 1986-87 under Mike Gatting .
England seeking to retain Ashes urn in 2 -Test series starting in England . Australia captain Michael Clarke still haunted by 2 -1 defeat in England last year . Home team boosted by return to fitness of vice-captain Michael Clarke after back injury . Brisbane have not won a series in England since 1986-87 under Mike Gatting .