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Scott Bailey

Life won't be easy for English bodies on harder wickets

Brett Lee has urged England to front load their Ashes attack and play both Mark Wood and Jofra Archer in Perth, despite a warning from Mitchell Starc that Australian conditions could test the tourists' longevity.

England have arrived in Australia armed with arguably their quickest fast-bowling cartel this century, spearheaded by out-and-out speedsters Wood and Archer.

Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse are also capable of bowling in excess of 145km/h, giving England pace to burn.

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