England coach Brendon McCullum admits next year's Ashes clash with rivals Australia is a "big carrot", but wants his players to focus on their recent success and not look too far ahead.
Since taking charge of England's Test team in May, McCullum has completely revolutionised a side that had won just one of their last 17. Alongside new captain Ben Stokes, McCullum has encouraged England to play a much more positive and aggressive style of cricket.
And they have proceeded to win nine out of ten Tests under McCullum and Stokes, with thumping victories over New Zealand, India, South Africa and Pakistan. Next year will see England face their biggest challenge yet, when they attempt to regain the Ashes from Australia and while McCullum already has "loose plans" for that series he is keen to ensure his players live in the moment.
