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'They've Cocked It Up Big Time' - Reaction To England's Ashes Defeat

Samuel Luckhurst— The Huffington Post UK

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: England captain Alastair Cook after losing the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

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Australia have won their first Ashes series since the 2006-07 whitewash, and England must now avoid the terrifying prospect of another 5-0 thrashing.

Here is the reaction from England and Australia greats from the past to defeat at the WACA...

Michael Vaughan, 2005 Ashes-winning captain: "England have been battered. It has been quite embarrassing."

Geoffrey Boycott, former England Test captain: "On paper, there is nothing to choose between the teams but one has got it significantly right in performance and planning. The other has cocked it up big time."

Glenn McGrath, former Australia Ashes winner: "There are a lot of negatives but with Carberry, Root and especially Stokes there are some positives. Mitchell Johnson produced some hostile, in-your-face bowling and he has been the stand-out difference in this series."

David Lloyd, former England coach: "There has got to be a reaction. The selectors, manager and captain must come up with something for the next game."

Ian Botham, former Ashes winner: "I'm disappointed I've not seen more fight and more guts from England. This is the Ashes."

Andrew Strauss, two-time Ashes-winning England captain: "England came into this series with fear of what might happen. Right from ball one we've seen a fearful England."

Australia regain Ashes

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(01 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: David Warner of Australia celebrates victory in the change rooms during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(02 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Former Australian Captain Mark Taylor interviews the Australian Team as they celebrate victory in the change rooms during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(03 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Chris Rogers of Australia celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss Tim Bresnan of England during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(04 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: David Warner of Australia celebrates victory in the change rooms during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(05 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: The Australian team pours beer on Gavin Dovey, Australian Team Manager, during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(06 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Chris Rogers of Australia celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss Tim Bresnan of England during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(07 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Brad Haddin of Australia celebrates with Darren Lehmann, coach of Australia, during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(08 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: David Warner of Australia is surrounded by photographers during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(09 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Brad Haddin of Australia tips drink on Darren Lehmann, coach of Australia, during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(10 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Chris Rogers of Australia is congratulated by team mates after taking a catch to dismiss Tim Bresnan of England during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(11 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Chris Rogers of Australia is congratulated by team mates after taking a catch to dismiss Tim Bresnan of England during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(12 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Tim Bresnan of England during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(13 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Tim Bresnan of England during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(14 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Ryan Harris of Australia pours beer on Mitchell Johnson of Australia as the Australian team celebrate in the change rooms during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(15 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Steve Smith and Michael Clarke of Australia speak at a press conference after defeating England and claiming a 3-0 series win on day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(16 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Australian players celebrate dismissing James Anderson of England to claim a 3-0 series win on day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at the WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(17 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Australian coach Darren Lehmann shares a joke with David Warner of Australia after winning the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(18 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: The Australian team celebrates victory in the change rooms during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 5(19 of20)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: The Australian team celebrates victory in the change rooms during day five of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 17, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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The Australian team celebrates after defeating England to win the Ashes on the final day of the third Ashes cricket Test match against England in Perth on December 17, 2013. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / GREG WOOD (Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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