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Flower keeps sights on summit

England team director Andy Flower has warned his side not to rest on their Ashes success as they aim to become the world's top-ranked Test team.

Better still to come - Vaughan

Rob Barnett

England are yet to peak, according to former captain Michael Vaughan. "I think there’s still a little bit left in the tank," said the 36-year-old.

Flower salutes Strauss' captaincy

England team director Andy Flower emerged from a night of Ashes celebrations before praising the leadership qualities of his skipper Andrew Strauss.

Cook climbs the rankings

Alastair Cook is up to fifth in the ICC Test batting rankings after his string of magnificent Ashes displays. Several England players have moved upwards after the 3-1 series win in Australia.

Cook basks in Ashes triumph

Matthew Sherry

Alastair Cook reflected on an “incredible two months” in the wake of his man-of-the-series performance in England’s 3-1 Ashes success.

'The cream always comes to the top'

Rob Barnett

James Anderson blended comedy and gravity after England’s emphatic victory at the SCG, and in jest touched on a truth that explains the tourists’ 3-1 series triumph in an undulating five-match contest.

Lows keep Prior's feet on the ground

Matthew Sherry

Matt Prior says England’s Ashes win feels sweeter when he remembers some of the lower moments of his career. “My career has been a massive journey, though, and it’s not just been highs," he recalled.

ECB thanks fans with kids ticket offer

The ECB has announced a promotion that will enable children to watch Andrew Strauss' team for free at selected npower Tests and NatWest Series one-day internationals against Sri Lanka and India.

Bresnan lauds travelling support

Rob Barnett

Tim Bresnan called England’s fans “the best in the world” after they cheered the tourists to a 3-1 Ashes victory. “Since all the time we’ve been here they just been magnificent,” the seamer enthused.

Strauss thrilled with perfect finish

Andrew Strauss can at last allow himself and his fellow 2010-11 Ashes winners to celebrate their historic achievement. We can be very proud of what we have achieved," said the England captain.