By Chris Stocks

Rory Burns

8/10
Brought up his maiden Test hundred on the grand stage. Second-innings failure was disappointing but proved his worth with a potentially career-defining knock.
Jason Roy

4/10
Poor Ashes debut, making scores of 10 and 28. Bowled charging spinner Nathan Lyon on the final day, a sign he has a lot to learn at Test level.
Joe Root

6/10
Despite James Anderson’s injury that left his attack depleted, there were some strange decisions in the field and he again failed to stamp his authority with the bat.
Joe Denly

3/10
Has looked a level below inter...