Bethell ended his Ashes on a high with sublime century on day four of the final Test to give a tantalising glimpse of a bright future

Comment: England have completely failed in three basic areas during this Ashes, writes Cameron Ponsonby at the SCG, to confirm exactly what must now be done

While Joe Root’s century was all class, Smith’s inexplicable shot summed up another day where England were on the wrong side of the moments in this Ashes series, amid an impressive Australia fightback

England have misjudged nearly every aspect of this Ashes series and its hierarchy must now fight for their future