Cricket News : Root calls for England 'to stand up in adversity' ahead of the Fourth Test

Joe Root wants winless England to "show we're a better team" as the they prepare for the final two Ashes Tests at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia won the first three matches of the series to retain the Ashes and England are now hoping to avoid a humiliating sweep in Sydney starting on Wednesday.

Root said questions about his future as captain should be left for later, adding he didn't want to be "wasting energy" speculating on his status as England try for a winning finish to a disappointing Ashes.