Perth, Nov. 24 -- Mark Wood has expressed confidence in England's ability to bounce back after their humiliating defeat to Australia in the Ashes 2025-26 opener in Perth.

Despite holding a strong 105-run lead with nine wickets in hand, England's batting collapse let Australia seize control, with Travis Head's blistering 123 delivering the knockout blow.

As per ESPNcricinfo, Wood said the team must respond with renewed intensity and "throw some back" after being comprehensively outplayed in the second innings.

"We know this is one of five. There has to be reflection of what went on, understand the disappointment but also know we did some good things in this game. Can we take them into the other four games? This is not one, it's one of f...