England will pull off 'something special' in Ashes - Root


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 11 Sep 2017

Cricket - England Nets - London, Britain - September 6, 2017 England's Joe Root during nets Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) - England captain Joe Root has backed his side to achieve "something special" at this year's Ashes in Australia after they registered a second consecutive test series win at home with a three-day victory over West Indies.

A nine-wicket win in the third and final test against West Indies sealed England's 2-1 victory under Root's leadership following a 3-1 triumph over South Africa.

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