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England's In-Tray: McCullum Says He Knows What Went Wrong in the Ashes
The England head coach has five key challenges to address in the buildup to next week’s first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s
TL;DR
- McCullum admits players were not ready for Ashes pressure, indicating a coaching deficiency.
- The focus is shifting to tactical drilling and ensuring players have clarity in high-pressure situations.
- Cultural and discipline standards are being reinforced to ensure players represent their country appropriately.
- McCullum reflects on the last four years, identifying necessary changes for a 'huge uplift in performance'.
- Balancing demanding coaching duties with personal life is a challenge, impacting his full focus on Test coaching.
- Team selection for the first Test against New Zealand is largely set, with a potential swap at No. 6.