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Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what else would an England cricket fan ask for?

Realistically, they'd hope for an Ashes series in Australia where they remain in contention to reclaim the urn after the first three Tests.

Unfortunately, this scenario is off the table this time, though, after the hosts' dominant victory by 82 runs in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth straight contest on home turf.

The loyal traveling fans, the organized fan base, have thousands of supporters making the journey for the last two matches in the SCG and MCG.

Furthermore, other travel parties who will spend the Christmas period down under, as well as families and friends heading for a dream holiday.

The Disappointed Travelers

Four fans named Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie are a prime example.

The four siblings had their flights and tickets booked for the fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago", anticipating a long-awaited triumph.

From afar, they've seen Australia defeat England convincingly in just 11 days from their family home in their hometown.

"People in the office has been giving me grief that the series is done for the last two weeks," said Sam.

"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 before it began.

But they are now facing the prospect of continuing a barren spell in the country to 19 matches when the next match starts in the MCG on Christmas Day.

Ben Stokes' side - and their followers - will be desperate to avoid a dreaded 5-0 scoreline.

One sibling noted the "entertainment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in recent times had "renewed interest in" the longest format for England fans.

However, the group said they had minimal hopes for the remaining matches - and all they are hoping for from the players is "some resilience".

"All analysts alludes to it, but it all comes down to fortitude. 'This style has been become a phrase now that is just, like, impractical batting," stated Rory Ryding.

"Over the course of five days, you should hunker down. Chasing balls 'outside the line has never been in the fundamentals, and that is primarily due to the frontline batsmen."

The Remaining Matches

Asked whether he believed England will win a match in this contest, came the reply: "It appears the Aussies are just too good at the moment."

"Necessarily, there must be multiple performers that makes a significant contribution and produces a match-winning display."

Despite the scoreline, the fans are looking forward to the trip.

"We are going to have a fantastic experience nonetheless," added another sibling. "We must adopt that outlook."

"Obviously it is a let-down we don't have more to play for, but we have invested a significant amount by now."

"We plan to savor having Christmas and New Year in Australia. Additionally, it's our first experience abroad over Christmas."

A teacher, Katie is focused on enjoying the lengthy journey as part of her Christmas holidays.

"Should the cricket disappoint, there's always golf to rely on," Katie concluded.