Stuart Broad has lit the fuse for a fiery summer, declaring Australia's team is the worst they have rolled out for an Ashes series in 15 years.

Almost six weeks out from the first Test in Perth, Broad joined the chorus of English voices talking up the tourists' chances. In the past fortnight, Zak Crawley has claimed the term Bazball "winds" Australia up, while Joe Root has suggested this is his best chance to win Down Under.

Former England captain Michael Atherton has suggested Australia are panicking with Pat Cummins' injury, and Scott Boland no longer creates fear for the tourists .

But amidst all the bravado coming out of England, Broad's comments will grab the most attention, given he spent 15 years as Australia's arch-nemesis before retiring after the 2023 Ashes.

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