I'd still rank England second. We're No. 1 for what we've done over a long period of time. They're a definite threat and if they keep going they will get even closer.

Even though we've lost this game, I think we can take away as much from this game as England can. The way we fought back over the last couple of days with our backs against the wall ... I'm very proud.

I still rank England second,

This England side [2004-5] have a different feel to them. They have a bit of a winning habit and winning culture which they haven't had for a while.

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.

We're out there appealing every time we think something's out. I don't think there is anything wrong with that.