The Ashes: Joe Root backs Chris Silverwood to remain England coach despite failure in Australia

England captain Joe Root has renewed his support to Chris Silverwood as the under-fire head coach rejoined the team ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia starting on Friday.

England Test captain Joe Root backed coach Chris Silverwood to remain in charge as the under-fire head coach rejoined the team ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia starting on Friday.

Silverwood has come under pressure since England lost the third Test as Australia took an unassailable 3-0 Ashes lead. Silverwood had missed the fourth Test in Sydney in which his team held on for a draw as he had to isolate himself in Melbourne while recovering from Covid-19.