England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
Interim England head coach Marcus Trescothick has drawn parallels between his team's new seam quartet and the renowned Ashes-winning group of 2005. The current quartet comprises Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Josh Tongue, who have propelled England to a series victory over Pakistan following Ben Stokes' retirement.
Trescothick, who was part of the victorious 2005 squad, noted that the new bowlers possess complementary skills similar to those of Harmison, Hoggard, Jones, and Flintoff. The team's success can be attributed to the balance between high-pace bowlers like Archer, Tongue, and Atkinson and Robinson's accurate, rhythmical action that can extract movement.
While Vaughan, England's captain in 2005, believes the current attack has the potential to win back the Ashes, Trescothick emphasizes the importance of consistency and highlights the three backup seamers to be cautious in their Test experience. England aims to secure a 3-0 series win against Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston, starting on September 9.
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