Perth, Australia, Nov 16, 2025 (AFP) - England's Archer in 'happy place', Wood 'full of energy' ahead of Ashes

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2025-11-16

England's fast bowling cartel are relishing playing in Australian conditions with star quick Jofra Archer in a "happy place" and brimming with confidence while Mark Wood is "full of energy". That's the view of strapping fellow paceman Brydon Carse who is one of six speedsters in the tourists' squad vying to be in the XI for the first Test starting in Perth on Friday. Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, and Josh Tongue are the others. "Look, it's excitin......

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