'Everyone's giving me grief' about the series being over prior to my arrival.

Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what more could an supporter of the English team possibly want?

Well, perhaps an contest for the urn in Australia where they retain a possibility to reclaim the urn after the first three Tests.

This is not the case on this occasion, however, after Australia's crushing 82-run win in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth consecutive series on home turf.

The loyal traveling fans, the organized fan base, have 3,000 fans making the journey for the last two matches in New South Wales and Victoria.

Furthermore, other organized trips who will spend the Christmas period down under, as well as loved ones embarking on a special expedition.

Fans with Booked Tickets

A group of four supporters are a prime example.

The group had their travel arrangements and match passes booked for the Melbourne and Sydney matches "well ahead of time", dreaming of a rare England series success.

From afar, they've seen Australia defeat England convincingly in just under two weeks from their house in the north of England.

"Everyone at work has been teasing me that the series is done for the last two weeks," commented one sibling.

"Our expectation had been that we would have something to play for still when we got there."

Fading Positivity

Hope was abundant regarding the team's prospects of ending their 15-year wait for a series win in Australia prior to the first ball.

Yet now they are staring down the barrel of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 matches when the Boxing Day Test begins in Melbourne this week.

The tourists - and their followers - will be desperate to avoid a whitewash.

One sibling noted the "entertainment" of head coach the positive style of play in recent years had "renewed interest in" the five-day game for England fans.

However, the group said they had minimal hopes for the fourth and fifth Tests - and all they are requesting from the players is "some resilience".

"All analysts alludes to it, but it all comes down to mental resilience. 'Bazball' has been turned into a buzzword now that is just, like, impractical batting," stated Rory Ryding.

"Over the course of five days, you should dig in. Wafting outside 'sixth stump' areas has never featured in the textbooks, and that is primarily due to the top order."

The Remaining Matches

Asked whether he believed England will triumph in a Test in the current series, came the reply: "It appears the hosts are a stronger side at the moment."

"There is going to have to be several individuals that makes a significant contribution and produces a match-winning display."

Despite the scoreline, the group remains excited about the trip.

"We are going to have a wonderful trip regardless," commented Katie Ryding. "Our approach is that attitude."

"Obviously it is unfortunate we aren't fighting for more, but we have spent so much money already."

"We will make the most of spending the festive season out there. This will be a new experience for us abroad at this time of year."

A teacher, Katie is focused on enjoying the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her Christmas holidays.

"Should the cricket disappoint, I can play golf to rely on," she added.