5 reasons why England need to be concerned ahead of the Ashes

4. Still unsure of the best combination

Root and Bayliss will need to figure out the best XI and the best balance ahead of the Ashes

Despite having won 4 out of the 6 tests this summer, England still seem unsure of their best team and the balance of the team. In the first two tests against South Africa, they played with six bowlers with Moeen Ali batting at No. 7.

But in the next four Tests (the last two against South Africa and first two against Windies), they played with five bowlers and Ali batted at No. 8, a position which seems too low for him according to coach Trevor Bayliss.

Even captain Joe Root admitted before the final test against South Africa admitted that he is still searching for a perfect combination.

The main confusion is whether England need 6 bowlers or not. If they decide to go in with 5 bowlers, Moeen bats at 8 and they will have to go in with 3 fast bowlers (plus Stokes) and with Broad and Anderson fit, they will have to choose one from Woakes, Roland-Jones and Wood.