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Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what else would an Three Lions follower desire?

Well, perhaps an contest for the urn in Australia where they still have a chance to win back the Ashes following the initial matches.

That will not be happening during this tour, after Australia's crushing 82-run win in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth successive Ashes series on Australian grounds.

England's famous supporters' group, the vocal contingent, have 3,000 fans flying out for the concluding fixtures in New South Wales and Victoria.

Furthermore, other organized trips who will be vacationing in Australia, as well as families and friends planning a dream holiday.

Fans with Booked Tickets

A group of four supporters are among those affected.

The group had their flights and tickets booked for the fourth and fifth Tests "a full year in advance", dreaming of a long-awaited triumph.

Instead, they have watched Australia defeat England convincingly in just a short period from their residence in Penwortham, Lancashire.

"People in the office has been teasing me about it being over for the last two weeks," commented one sibling.

"Our expectation had been that we would have the series on the line upon our arrival."

Fading Positivity

Hope was abundant concerning a potential victory of breaking a 15-year drought for a victory down under before it began.

But they are now staring down the barrel of continuing a barren spell in the country to 19 matches when the Boxing Day Test begins in the MCG on Christmas Day.

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

It was mentioned that the "entertainment" of head coach Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' in recent years had "renewed interest in" the five-day game for England fans.

Yet the fans said they had minimal hopes for the remaining matches - and all they are requesting from the players is "a show of spirit".

"Every pundit references this, but it all comes down to mental resilience. 'Bazball' has been become a phrase now that is just, like, unrealistic play," stated Rory Ryding.

"In a five-day Test match, you should hunker down. Playing at deliveries 'sixth stump' areas has never been in the coaching manuals, and that is largely because of the frontline batsmen."

Future Prospects

Asked whether he believed England will triumph in a Test in this Ashes series, Sam said: "The evidence suggests the Australians are superior currently."

"There is going to have to be more than one player that makes a significant contribution and turns the game."

Even with the series lost, the fans are excited about the trip.

"It will be a fantastic experience nonetheless," added another sibling. "Our approach is that attitude."

"Obviously it is disappointing we don't have more to play for, but we have invested a significant amount as it is."

"We plan to savor having Christmas and New Year in Australia. This will be mine and Rory's first time traveling over Christmas."

A schoolteacher, Katie is intent on maximizing the lengthy journey as part of her time off.

"As a backup plan, there's always golf to fall back on," Katie concluded.