England seeking to win Ashes series in five - Test series starting in Brisbane . Australia captain Ricky Walden 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 . England have not won a series in Australia since 1986 - 87 under Mike Gatting .
England seeking to retain Ashes urn in five-Test series starting in Brisbane . Australia captain Ricky Ponting 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 . England have not won a series in Australia since 1986-87 under Mike Gatting .