Australian Quote by Michael Clarke

This game is something Australians really look forward to.

— Matthew Hayden

With Australians we're saying we're going to win before we start playing and pretty much keep on saying that.

— Shane Warne

It will be nice to play against Australia. It's a great country, and football is getting bigger and bigger.

— Juan Mata

Play tough Australian cricket. Whether we like it or not, that's in our blood. If you try and walk away from it, we might…

— Michael Clarke

I've played my cricket very sincerely and honestly, that's the approach my team takes, and we expect that from Australia as well.

— Anil Kumble

I've performed pretty well in the games I've captained Australia in and hopefully I can keep it up.

— Steve Smith

The Australian players are getting better.

— Patrice Evra

I'm a very loyal, parochial Australian and I can never say we're going to lose a series.

— Glenn McGrath

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…

— Ricky Ponting

England are playing fantastic cricket at the moment, they have a great team and I know all the Aussies are looking forward to getting…

— Michael Clarke

Every game against Australia matters.

— Joe Root

As an English player you are lifted when the crowd gets behind you. The atmosphere over here can be unsettling for the Australian players…

— Gareth Ellis