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Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what more could an supporter of the English team desire?

Well, perhaps an Ashes series in Australia where they remain in contention to secure the famous trophy following the initial matches.

Unfortunately, this scenario is off the table on this occasion, however, after Australia's crushing victory by 82 runs in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth successive Ashes series on their own soil.

England's famous supporters' group, England's supporters' group, have thousands of supporters flying out for the final two Tests in New South Wales and Victoria.

Furthermore, other tour groups who will be vacationing down under, as well as loved ones planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Fans with Booked Tickets

Four fans named Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie are four such fans.

Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie had their travel arrangements and match passes arranged for the fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago", anticipating a historic English victory.

Sadly, they've observed Australia outplay the visitors in just 11 days from their family home in Penwortham, Lancashire.

"All my colleagues has been giving me grief that the series is done for the last two weeks," commented one sibling.

"The hope was that we would have a meaningful contest by the time we arrived."

Lowered Expectations

Optimism was high concerning a potential victory of securing a first win in 15 years for a victory down under before it began.

Yet now they are staring down the barrel of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 games when the next match starts in the MCG on Christmas Day.

The tourists - and their supporters - will be desperate to avoid a whitewash.

One sibling noted the "entertainment" of head coach Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' in recent years had "renewed interest in" the longest format for followers of the team.

However, the group said they had low expectations for the final two games - and all they are requesting from the players is "a show of spirit".

"Every pundit alludes to it, but it all hinges on psychological strength. 'This style has been become a phrase now that is just, like, unrealistic play," added Rory.

"During a long match, you should apply yourself. Playing at deliveries 'sixth stump' areas has never been in the textbooks, and that is mainly the fault the batting lineup."

Future Prospects

Prompted about he believed England will triumph in a Test in this contest, one fan responded: "It appears the hosts are a stronger side currently."

"Necessarily, there must be multiple performers that makes a significant contribution and produces a match-winning display."

Even with the series lost, the fans are excited about the trip.

"It will be a fantastic experience nonetheless," said Katie. "We must adopt that outlook."

"Of course, it's a let-down we don't have more to play for, but we have invested a significant amount by now."

"We plan to savor celebrating the holidays out there. It is also mine and Rory's first time away from home over Christmas."

A teacher, Katie is intent on maximizing the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her time off.

"As a backup plan, I can play golf to rely on," Katie concluded.