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England captain Heather Knight says having a “point to prove” could be the factor that helps the Three Lions bounce back from a string of losses and avoid a total Ashes whitewash.
Starting on Thursday, Australia and England will face off in a final Test match at the MCG.
The tourists approach the first ever floodlit Test at the historic venue facing the possibility of a 16-0 whitewash, having lost both white-ball legs 3-0.
“Everyone’s really disappointed with how we’ve performed so far,” Knight said on Wednesday.
“We feel like we haven’t played our best cricket at all as a side.
“As a leader, you kind of feel responsible a little bit that things haven’t gone their best.
“I’m probably someone that is at my best when I’ve got a bit of a point to prove and I certainly do have that this week.”
The gulf between the teams appears as large as ever, with no sign of England regaining the Ashes for the first time since 2014.
