Captain Joe Root has urged his players to keep backing themselves as Ashes holders England head into a crucial second Test after their demoralising loss to Australia at the Gabba. The Australians romped to an emphatic 10-wicket victory on Day Five here. England's inability to capitalise on a strong start in the first innings - where they crashed from 246-4 to 302 all out - and a below-par 195 in the second innings cost them any winning chance in Brisbane.

Joe Root