England's four foes
The hallmark of all great cricket teams through history is a ripping bowling attack.
Australia's is no different.
The foundation was built on Glenn McGrath's immaculate bowling and Shane Warne's magical leg-spin; but Jason Gillespie and Michael Kasprowicz have been effective to make it an impregable attack.
And if you were to go by the favourites, Australia's bowling line-up for the first Ashes Test, starting on Thursday, will be the same as the one that toured England in 1997.
A look at England's four foes.
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