Joe Root says he wants to continue as England captain: 'I'd love to turn things around'

Joe Root says he wants the opportunity to stay on in his role and that his team are going through a ‘real tough stage’.
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Speaking after the final Ashes test, Root admitted that England had not ‘given a fair account’ of themselves and said ‘Australia are a better team’. Australia won the final test by 146 runs, winning the Ashes 4-0.

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