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McCullum admits pressure preparation failed

England coach Brendon McCullum has admitted his players weren't fully prepared for the pressure during the Ashes series, acknowledging his coaching philosophy needs adjustment.

England coach Brendon McCullum has acknowledged that his team was competitive in most Ashes Tests but stumbled in key moments, admitting "some of our guys were more ready for the pressure that was coming in Australia than they actually were." ipltable.lol

Following England's Ashes disappointment, McCullum revealed his philosophy of removing pressure hasn't worked as expected, stating "it's going to land with some guys before it's going to land with others, and our job is to make sure it lands with everyone a little quicker than maybe it has done." He now plans to focus on more tactical preparation for the upcoming Test against New Zealand at Lord's.