🔗 Share this article 'People keep ribbing me' about the series being over ahead of my trip. Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what more could an supporter of the English team ask for? Ideally, they'd want an contest for the urn in Australia where they remain in contention to reclaim the urn after the first three Tests. That will not be happening this time, though, after a comprehensive 82-run win in Adelaide gave Australia 3-0 up for the fourth straight contest on their own soil. The Barmy Army, the organized fan base, have thousands of supporters traveling for the last two matches in New South Wales and Victoria. There are also organized trips who will be vacationing down under, as well as loved ones planning a dream holiday. The Disappointed Travelers A group of four supporters are four such fans. The group had their itineraries and entry credentials booked for the Melbourne and Sydney matches "12 months ago", anticipating a historic English victory. Sadly, they've observed Australia dismantle the tourists in just a short period from their residence in the north of England. "Everyone at work has been making comments regarding the concluded contest for the last two weeks," said Sam. "We always thought that we would have something to play for upon our arrival." Fading Positivity There was plenty of positivity regarding the team's prospects of ending their 15-year wait for a triumph on Australian soil ahead of the tour. Yet now they are staring down the barrel of extending their winless run in the country to 19 games when the fourth Test gets under way in the MCG on Christmas Day. The tourists - and their followers - will be desperate to avoid a clean sweep. Alex said the "entertainment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in the past couple of seasons had "reinvigorated" the longest format for England fans. However, the group said they had minimal hopes for the remaining matches - and all they are requesting from the players is "some resilience". "Every pundit references this, but it all is about fortitude. 'This style has been elevated to a term now that is just, like, unrealistic play," commented another sibling. "During a long match, you should apply yourself. Chasing balls 'outside the line has not been part of the coaching manuals, and that is mainly the fault the frontline batsmen." The Remaining Matches Asked whether he believed England will triumph in a Test in the current series, one fan responded: "The evidence suggests the Australians are superior currently." "Necessarily, there must be several individuals that makes a significant contribution and produces a match-winning display." Regardless of the result, the group remains excited about the trip. "It will be a great time nonetheless," added another sibling. "Our approach is that mindset." "Of course, it's disappointing we don't have more to play for, but we have invested a significant amount as it is." "We'll enjoy having Christmas and New Year in Australia. This will be mine and Rory's first time away from home during the festive period." A schoolteacher, Katie is determined to make the most of the long-haul travel as part of her seasonal break. "As a backup plan, there's always golf to turn to," she added.