Ashes 2017/18, 5th Test: What went wrong for England

#1 Failure to convert starts

England reached just three half-century scores in the match - two in the first innings and one in the second. However, it was the failure to convert them into hundreds that hurt the visitors the most in Sydney.

England's batting failed to show resolute every time it was put to test - gradually at first, and then all at once. Even well-set batsmen surrendered their wickets.

Even a single substantial score from Joe Root (83) or Dawid Malan (42) would have proved to be a differentiator.

Not even a single partnership passed 50 in the second innings.

The visitors' lower order was taken apart by Australia's bowlers as England lost five wickets for 36 runs before being bundled out for 180.