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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Brendon McCullum claims England ‘trained too much’ ahead of second Ashes defeat

Brendon McCullum has claimed England trained too much ahead of the Brisbane Test - (Getty Images)

Brendon McCullum, the England head coach, has claimed that his side “trained too much” ahead of their heavy defeat to Australia at The Gabba.

England fell 2-0 behind in the Ashes as the hosts wrapped up an eight-wicket victory in Brisbane despite a battling partnership from Ben Stokes and Will Jacks early on day four.

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