Meanwhile, Joe Root said the pain of the 5-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia in 2013-14 had inspired England to victory this summer. The batsman has shone in the Series, scoring two centuries and two fifties. He said: “That was one of the things that drove us forward.
“Knowing what we went through there, all that hurt and pain, all the stuff we’ve had to overcome since then, I think the way we have handled ourselves has been brilliant and it’s shown by the performances we’ve put in on the field.
“That was a tough tour so when you get into a position of strength out in the middle and you know what it’s like to be on the wrong side of it, you want to make sure you drive it home.
“You want to make sure you’re not in that position again. That’s something that has always been in the back of my mind. It’s definitely one of the reasons why this is so enjoyable.”
