'Can't make a different one': Glenn McGrath's reason behind true to form Ashes prediction

Australian cricketing legend Glenn McGrath has stuck true to form, making his usual Ashes prediction.

"It's very rare for me to make a prediction, isn't it? And I can't make a different one, 5-0," McGrath told BBC Radio 5 Live.

Since retiring, McGrath hasn't made any other prediction, and in 2013-14, he was proved right.

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His final series was in 2006-07 when Australia embarrassed England with a clean sweep.

"I'm very confident with our team. When you've got Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon firing in their home conditions, it's going to be pretty tough," he said.

"Plus, that track record England have had, it'd be interesting to see if they can win a Test."

During the interview, McGrath ran his eye over England's batters, nominating it a "big" series for Joe Root as he searches for a maiden ton in Australia.

But the one player he's looking forward to watching the most is Harry Brook.

"He just goes out there, plays his game, and takes it on. The Australians will need to get on him pretty early," he said.

"Ben Duckett is such an aggressive opener. Zak Crawley would be keen to score a few more runs than he has previously.

"It's the top order or top and middle order of England against the Australian fast bowlers and Lyon. That's going to be a big match-up."