Australia has retained the Ashes following victory in England . That defeat signaled a period of introspection into English cricket with the publication of the Schofield report -- a 19-step guide to improving the national team . Host nation leads the five - match series 2 - 0 . Australia had not won the Ashes since it beat England 5 - 0 in 2006 - 7 . England beaten by 150 runs in Perth to concede series .
Australia has retained the Ashes following victory in England . Host nation leads the five - match series 2 - 0 . Australia had not won the Ashes since it beat England 5 - 0 in 2006 - 7 . England beaten by 150 runs in Perth to concede series .