🔗 Share this article 'Everyone's giving me grief' over the Ashes concluding prior to my arrival. Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what more could an England cricket fan possibly want? Well, perhaps an contest for the urn in Australia where they still have a chance to win back the Ashes once the opening games are done. This is not the case on this occasion, however, after the hosts' dominant triumph in Adelaide put the hosts leading three-nil for the fourth straight contest on their own soil. The loyal traveling fans, England's supporters' group, have a large group making the journey for the final two Tests in New South Wales and Victoria. In addition, there are organized trips who will be vacationing down under, as well as loved ones planning a special expedition. The Disappointed Travelers The Ryding siblings are among those affected. Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie had their flights and tickets booked for the fourth and fifth Tests "well ahead of time", anticipating a historic English victory. Instead, they have watched Australia dismantle the tourists in just under two weeks from their house in their hometown. "All my colleagues has been making comments regarding the concluded contest for the last two weeks," stated Sam Ryding. "Our expectation had been that we would have a meaningful contest upon our arrival." Lowered Expectations Hope was abundant about England's chances of breaking a 15-year drought for a victory down under prior to the first ball. Yet now they are looking at the possibility of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 games when the next match starts in Melbourne this week. Ben Stokes' side - and their fans - will be keen to prevent a dreaded 5-0 scoreline. One sibling noted the "entertainment" of head coach Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' in the past couple of seasons had "renewed interest in" Test cricket for followers of the team. Yet the fans said they had low expectations for the remaining matches - and all they are asking for from the players is "some resilience". "All analysts alludes to it, but it all is about mental resilience. 'This style has been turned into a buzzword now that is just, like, impractical batting," stated Rory Ryding. "In a five-day Test match, you should apply yourself. Playing at deliveries 'wide of off stump has not been part of the coaching manuals, and that is largely because of the frontline batsmen." The Remaining Matches When questioned if he believed England will win a match in this contest, Sam said: "It appears the Aussies are just too good at the moment." "Necessarily, there must be multiple performers that makes a significant contribution and produces a match-winning display." Regardless of the result, the fans are excited about the trip. "We will have a great time regardless," commented Katie Ryding. "We must adopt that outlook." "Naturally, it's disappointing we aren't fighting for more, but we have invested a significant amount by now." "We will make the most of spending the festive season out there. This will be mine and Rory's first time abroad at this time of year." A teacher, Katie is intent on maximizing the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her time off. "Should the cricket disappoint, there's always golf to turn to," she added.