India, Jan. 15 -- Jos Buttler doesn't need to be in the dressing room to feel the sting of an away Ashes. England's 4-1 defeat in Australia landed with a familiar thud.

But Buttler's reaction wasn't a pile-on. It was a reminder that the post-mortem has to be honest and useful - because the next cycle starts before the bruises fade.

"A disappointing and frustrating campaign for the guys," Jos Buttler told Sky Sports News.

"I think we all thought this was the time this team going to Australia would have a real, genuine chance of winning. They will be frustrated it hasn't turned out as they would have planned."

England's series tilted early and never really recovered. Three defeats inside 11 days of cricket left every decision open to re...