Brett Lee has urged England to front-load their Ashes attack and play both Mark Wood and Jofra Archer in Perth, despite a warning from Mitchell Starc that Australian conditions could test the tourists' longevity.

England have arrived in Australia armed with arguably their quickest fast-bowling cartel this century, spearheaded by out-and-out speedsters Wood and Archer.

Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse are also capable of bowling in excess of 145kph, giving England pace to burn.

How the tourists manage their quicks remains a major talking point ahead of the series, with both Archer and Wood having endured tough runs with injuries.

Of England's five speedsters, only Wood has played a Test in Australia before, when he was close to their best bowler in 2021-22.

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