The Ashes | Ben Stokes has lit England’s fire, says Rory Burns

Visitors have not enjoyed much Test success in recent months

Confidence is high in the England camp, the players believing they can regain the Ashes, with opening batsman Rory Burns saying on Sunday the return of the talismanic Ben Stokes has provided a “massive boost” for the squad.

England has not enjoyed much Test success in recent months, losing home series to New Zealand and India, and has not held the Ashes since 2015.

But the late inclusion of Stokes, who has not played any cricket since July because of a finger injury and mental health issues, has lifted the squad, Burns said.