Ben Stokes looks more like Doris Stokes for his clairvoyance in missing this one.

Agree. The Hundred is impacting the quality of our Test team. Players have forgotten how to skilfully grind out a Test innings as they're so used to trying to smack it out of the park and their technique has suffered.

Furthermore, it's contributed to the burn out of our best player.

We're gonna get pumped in Australia. Nightmare.

Seeing how Australia won't come over for the Rugby League, would hardly be a surprise if they called off the Ashes. England need a serious rethink, including dropping Anderson and Broad and making them fight for their places for a while. Goes without saying, an opening partnership is most desperately required. Basically, I reckon the England test team lacks the intelligence for the game. Who's the brains Trust? Not anyone I would think is that clever. I can't stand Root's body language, but undoubtedly a good batsman.

Red and Blue Army!

The Hundred has literally just started, so cannot be a large factor in the Test team's demise. I would also suggest the Indians play nearly all one day cricket but it doesn't seem to have affected them the same. It's nowhere near as simple as one day cricket ruining test cricket - although it is a factor.
The team is all wrong, too many favourites and Root is not at all ruthless, if he's even consulted. The selectors need to be questioned as even the most casual observer can see problems.
Also, England playing too much. Too many different sides, with many similar personnel. Some of the players might have to look at their kit to remember exactly what format they're playing.
Finally, a wicket, rush of blood rather than good bowling.

Red and Blue Army!

Time after time there have been collapses and low scores.
Players have been given opportunities but have failed with some regularity.
There are players out of their depth at Test level due to their technique in the main and are more suited to giving the ball and darned good thwack over the ropes and listening to the music that follows.

Maybe this wicket isn’t the easiest to bat on after all.