England's agonizing Ashes inquest

As Aussies regain urn, British media deliver damning verdict

LONDON - Joe Root's England team is simply not good enough to beat Australia in its own backyard and lacks fast bowlers who can scare the opposition.

That's the harsh verdict from the British press after the tourists slumped to a 3-0 Ashes deficit following a painful innings defeat in Perth, leaving them staring at a 5-0 whitewash for the third time in four series Down Under.