Warm handshakes and manly hugs all round to our New Zealand brethren - not sure that a 5-3 aggregate result quite reflects the brilliantly-matched cricket we've seen in all three formats across the early summer, but it was superb viewing whatever the scoreline. Some fantastic attacking cricket from both sides and you've got two exceptional talents in Boult and Williamson who I suspect are going to be massive stars of world cricket for years to come. A set of matches played in a great spirit too. Speaking of which...

I hope you Brave Island Nationers will now consider supporting New England (TM) (incorporating other assorted nationalities) in taking on the frost-tipped demons from across the Tasman. In the coming weeks I propose we use this thread to collect the most arrogant quotes from the team who've lost 3 out of the last 4 Ashes series and the last 3 in England (winning only two Tests in the process) but are still absolutely certain they'll win this one 5-0. Pricks.