They've only retained it, If we win this week, It's a draw: Harry Brook

As the fifth and final Test of the Ashes series approaches, England's star batter, Harry Brook, seemed optimistic about his team's chances. Despite having already lost the Ashes urn to the arch-rivals, Australia, Brook believes that a victory in the upcoming final Test, at The Oval, would provide them with a "moral victory" and a sense of pride.

Throughout the Ashes series, England have showcased moments of brilliance, dominating certain Test matches that unfortunately slipped through their fingers. Most recently, the rain-marred Test in Manchester saw England in a commanding position, leaving Brook convinced of their potential victory had the game played out.

"We were dominating the game last week, weren't we? So if the game had played out, I would like to think we would have won that," Brook said as quoted by ICC cricket.

Acknowledging their strong performances in previous Tests, particularly at Edgbaston and Lord's, Brook remains hopeful that a victory in the final Ashes Test can level the series 2-2. Such an outcome would be a commendable achievement, given Australia's overall dominance in this series.

"We haven't lost yet," Brook pointed out, "They've only retained it. So, if we win this week, it's a draw, isn't it? That would be lovely (to deny Australia a drought-breaking series win). It's not nice drawing, is it, but it would be lovely to not give them that privilege."

England aim to finish Ashes 2023 on a high for a fitting conclusion to coveted series

Harry Brook's determination to stop Australia from clinching a series win on English soil for the first time since 2001 was quite evident. English cricketers are eager to display their fighting spirit, thereby showing that they are far from being defeated despite losing the Ashes 2023.

The nation's capital, London, will witness a battle of epic proportions as England aim to salvage something from a series they've fiercely contested at times. The Oval will be charged with energy and anticipation as cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of this thrilling encounter.

As the players prepare to take the field, the entire cricketing world is eagerly waiting to witness, if England can emerge triumphant, providing a fitting conclusion to an Ashes series that has been nothing short of extraordinary.