This is what its going to be like all tour long..

Bloody hell there's been one day played! Last time we were 79 for 7 after the first day!
 
for england: strauss and cook will be vital.
i feel collingwood and bell are much improved batting wise from the last ashes
KP, Flintoff can be devestating. even geraint jones can get runs.
the batting looks in decent order and is what will keep england in the hunt.

the bowling is a different matter - anderson isn't up to it, hoggard is good, flintoff has too much to do and harmison? well...
monty should be in for giles - he will get big wickets!