The Cricketer Podcast - Series 1, Episode 7: 4th Ashes Test preview - and the Philip Brown quiz

George Dobell and Jonathan Trott preview the 4th Ashes Test - and can Philip's quiz redeem itself after the post-Headingley instalment?

Ahead of the crucial fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, JONATHAN TROTT, GEORGE DOBELL and PHILIP BROWN return to preview the game and consider England's batting options at first drop.

"Nowadays that number three position has changed," says Trotty. "I don't think the position necessarily dictates how a person plays anymore, whereas when I played at number three it did, with what was required of you and the responsibility you were trusted with."

"It's now more a case of putting pressure back on the bowlers and putting away the bad balls against the new ball."

Also discussed are Harry Brook's progression from under-19s superstar to established international, potential change at the top of Australia's order, the ideal prepartaions for an Ashes Test match and Ben Stokes' place in cricketing history.

And Philip bounces back with a six-hitting quiz.

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