With Australians we're saying we're going to win before we start playing and pretty much keep on saying that.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
This game is something Australians really look forward to.
I think any time you lose an Ashes series, especially with the hype and build-up surrounding it and the pride we have as Australians playing against England, that's always hard to take.
To win in Australia, for me, has to be the ultimate success because the Aussies live for sport.
Being an Australian that's been No. 1 in the world back home playing in Australia, that's a pretty cool moment to have.
So, I didn't say we are going to win a lot, but we are going to play like winners, and we've got a plan in place to teach our guys how to play like winners and play like a champion.
We must have as clear a picture as we can of the Australia that we want to achieve at the end of that time.
Australia has always encouraged the little bloke to have a go, the Aussie battler to get up.
Australians and the British are very similar: If you try and stand out in any way, and you try to reach for success, someone is gonna be there to cut you down.
Once again our cricketers have flattered to deceive in Australia.
Those of you who have spent time with Australians know that we are not given to overstatement. By nature we are laconic speakers and by conviction we are realistic thinkers.