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Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what else would an supporter of the English team desire?

Ideally, they'd want an Ashes series in Australia where they remain in contention to win back the Ashes following the initial matches.

This is not the case during this tour, after the hosts' dominant 82-run win in Adelaide gave Australia with a 3-0 lead for the fourth consecutive series on home turf.

The Barmy Army, the vocal contingent, have a large group traveling for the last two matches in Sydney and Melbourne.

Furthermore, other organized trips who will be vacationing down under, as well as loved ones embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

The Disappointed Travelers

A group of four supporters are among those affected.

Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie had their flights and tickets arranged for the Melbourne and Sydney matches "a full year in advance", hoping to witness a long-awaited triumph.

Sadly, they've observed Australia defeat England convincingly in just a short period from their house in the north of England.

"All my colleagues has been teasing me regarding the concluded contest for the last two weeks," commented one sibling.

"The hope was that we would have a meaningful contest upon our arrival."

Fading Positivity

Hope was abundant concerning a potential victory of breaking a 15-year drought for a victory down under ahead of the tour.

Yet now they are facing the prospect of extending their winless run in the country to 19 consecutive Tests when the Boxing Day Test begins in the MCG on Christmas Day.

The tourists - and their followers - will be hoping to sidestep a clean sweep.

One sibling noted the "entertainment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in recent years had "brought fresh energy to" the longest format for England fans.

Yet the fans said they had realistic outlooks for the remaining matches - and all they are asking for from the players is "a bit of fight".

"All analysts alludes to it, but it all is about psychological strength. 'Bazball' has been become a phrase now that is just, like, nonsense cricket," commented another sibling.

"During a long match, you should dig in. Playing at deliveries 'wide of off stump has not been part of the fundamentals, and that is mainly the fault the batting lineup."

Future Prospects

Prompted about he believed England will secure a victory in the current series, one fan responded: "It appears the hosts are a stronger side right now."

"Necessarily, there must be multiple performers that stands up for England and makes a big impact."

Despite the scoreline, the group remains looking forward to the trip.

"We are going to have a great time anyway," commented Katie Ryding. "We have to go with 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 will make the most of celebrating the holidays in Australia. It is also our first experience abroad over Christmas."

A schoolteacher, Katie is focused on enjoying the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her Christmas holidays.

"Should the cricket disappoint, there's always golf to rely on," she finished.