In his Guardian blog, Lawrence Booth considers the "where to now?" question for England and decides that due to the lack of Ashes celebration time with a one-day series starting shortly, and the likelihood of a largely consistent Test XI in the foreseeable future, they are better placed than after their 2005 triumph.
Just as important is the stability radiated by Andrew Strauss. There ought to be no debates over the captaincy in 2010-11 as there were in 2006-07. And this time there will be firm leadership - Strauss would never have boozed until the small hours with the Australians after one of English cricket's most harrowing defeats at Adelaide. You may not think it after the absurd fuss made over Flintoff's contribution to England's 2-1 win this summer, but the dressing room is relishing the challenge of moving on without him.
The Ashes hangover continues with BBC's quiz, Ten to Tackle, on the decisive Test at The Oval.
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