Marcus Trescothick compares England pace bowlers to 2005 attack
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Interim head coach Marcus Trescothick says the current England seam quartet of Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Josh Tongue shares qualities with the 2005 Ashes-winning group. The unit has helped the team secure a series win over Pakistan, marking a departure from the previous focus on high-pace bowlers. England shifted to this four-seamer structure following Ben Stokes' retirement, which necessitated a balance change in the side. Robinson has been particularly effective, recording 23 wickets this summer at an average of 8.3. While former captain Michael Vaughan suggests comparisons should wait for a major series victory, Trescothick aims to maintain consistency for the final Test at Edgbaston. England plans to target a 3-0 series sweep when the match begins on 9 September.
- •Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Josh Tongue have formed England's recent pace attack.
- •England has secured a series win over Pakistan following successive victories.
- •The third Test of the series is scheduled to start at Edgbaston on 9 September.
- •Brydon Carse remains unavailable for selection due to an ongoing police and Cricket Regulator investigation.
- •Marcus Trescothick will lead the team until Stephen Fleming takes over as head coach in the winter.
- 11:11 AMBBC Sport — England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
"Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
"Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
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External links- BBC SportAug 31, 2026, 11:11 AMEngland attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:01 AMEngland attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
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