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Golden sun, savory pies and iconic stadiums - what more could an Three Lions follower desire?

Ideally, they'd want an contest for the urn in Australia where they retain a possibility to win back the Ashes after the first three Tests.

That will not be happening on this occasion, however, after Australia's crushing victory by 82 runs in Adelaide put the hosts 3-0 up for the fourth consecutive series on home turf.

England's famous supporters' group, England's supporters' group, have 3,000 fans making the journey for the final two Tests in Sydney and Melbourne.

In addition, there are organized trips who will celebrate the holidays in Australia, as well as families and friends heading for a dream holiday.

Fans with Booked Tickets

The Ryding siblings are among those affected.

The group had their travel arrangements and match passes booked for the Boxing Day and New Year Tests "12 months ago", hoping to witness a historic English victory.

Instead, they have watched Australia outplay the visitors in just 11 days from their residence in their hometown.

"All my colleagues has been making comments regarding the concluded contest for the last two weeks," stated Sam Ryding.

"We always thought that we would have a meaningful contest upon our arrival."

Diminishing Hope

Optimism was high regarding the team's prospects of ending their 15-year wait for a series win in Australia ahead of the tour.

Yet now they are staring down the barrel of extending their winless run in the country to 19 games when the Boxing Day Test begins in Melbourne this week.

The tourists - and their followers - will be desperate to avoid a whitewash.

It was mentioned that the "thrill and enjoyment" of head coach the positive style of play in recent years had "brought fresh energy to" the five-day game for English supporters.

Yet the fans said they had minimal hopes for the final two games - and all they are asking for from the players is "a show of spirit".

"All analysts alludes to it, but it all comes down to psychological strength. 'Bazball' has been elevated to a term now that is just, like, unrealistic play," added Rory.

"During a long match, you should hunker down. Playing at deliveries 'wide of off stump has never featured in the fundamentals, and that is primarily due to the frontline batsmen."

The Remaining Matches

Prompted about he believed England will secure a victory in the current series, Sam said: "It looks like the Australians are superior right now."

"Necessarily, there must be more than one player that makes a significant contribution and produces a match-winning display."

Despite the scoreline, the fans are excited about the trip.

"It will be a wonderful trip regardless," commented Katie Ryding. "We must adopt that mindset."

"Obviously it is disappointing we don't have more to play for, but we have spent so much money as it is."

"We plan to savor celebrating the holidays out there. It is also our first experience abroad at this time of year."

A schoolteacher, Katie is determined to make the most of the lengthy journey as part of her Christmas holidays.

"If all else fails, I can play golf to turn to," Katie concluded.