England Ashes ratings as Stuart Broad and Co seal dream Australia finish

England scripted the perfect final Test to an thrilling Ashes series, and in doing so secured the best possible send-off for icon Stuart Broad.

The retiring star signed off a remarkable Test career with the match-clinching wicket in an Ashes victory at The Oval, as England levelled the series. Express Sport takes a full run-down of the player ratings.

Zak Crawley – 8. England’s top run scorer in the series silenced his critics with the highlight a phenomenal century at Old Trafford. Held some fine catches too.

Ben Duckett – 7. Leave-free method will always divide opinion but his opening partnership with Crawley is now firmly established. Should have been on the Lord’s honours board.

Ollie Pope – 4. Invalided out of the series with shoulder issue that required surgery after triggering Lord’s collapse with brainless hook shot.

Joe Root – 8. England’s best batter averaged more than 50 – as expected – but also evolved into an all rounder with his off-spin surprisingly effective.

Harry Brook – 7. Thrill-a-minute tyro still has elements of Test cricket to learn but his terrific innings under pressure at Headingley saw England to the brink of victory.

Ben Stokes – 7. Captained boldly and innovatively and thrashed an astonishing century at Lord’s but chronic knee problem restricted his bowling contribution. 

Jonny Bairstow – 6. Scored vital runs after the contentious Carey run out controversy caused an international incident but fumbles behind the stumps proved costly.

Moeen Ali – 6. Selfless turn at No 3 on his return helped England out of a hole and finally came good with the ball on the last day of the series.

Chris Woakes – 9. More than justified his return to the side with some outstanding spells and got England over the line with the bat in Leeds.

Stuart Broad – 8. Mr Ashes stood up tall once more against his favourite opponents to bow out from the game as England’s leading wicket-taker against Australia.  

Mark Wood – 7. Loveable loon supplied a bolt of electricity to the England attack with his pace and some rapid runs down the order.

Jimmy Anderson – 4. One rodeo too far for the old stager. At 41, perhaps the time has come to bring down the curtain on a great career.

Ollie Robinson – 6. Back spasm cut a promising series short after winding up the Aussies at Edgbaston with spicy send-off for Usman Khawaja.

Josh Tongue – 7. Showed in his one appearance at Lord’s he could be the future for England’s attack. Quick and direct, he troubled the Aussies.