Ashes 2017/18, 1st Test: 5 things that went wrong for England

Failure to convert starts

England reached just four half-century scores in the match - three in the first innings and one in the second. However, it was the failure to convert them into hundreds that hurt the visitors the most in Brisbane.

England's batting failed to show resolute every time it was put to test - gradually at first, and then all at once. Even well-set batsmen surrendered their wickets.

Even a single substantial score from Joe Root (51), Jonny Bairstow (42) or Moeen Ali (40) would have proved to be a differentiator.

Not even a single partnership passed 50 in the second innings.

In the second innings, the visitors' lower order was taken apart by Australia's bowlers as England lost their final four wickets for 10 runs before being bundled out for 195.