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Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what more could an Three Lions follower possibly want?

Well, perhaps an contest for the urn in Australia where they still have a chance to reclaim the urn after the first three Tests.

Unfortunately, this scenario is off the table during this tour, after a comprehensive victory by 82 runs in Adelaide left the home side 3-0 up for the fourth straight contest on Australian grounds.

The Barmy Army, the vocal contingent, have a large group flying out for the last two matches in Sydney and Melbourne.

Furthermore, other tour groups who will celebrate the holidays down under, as well as families and friends heading for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Fans with Booked Tickets

Four fans named Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie are among those affected.

The group had their flights and tickets secured for the Melbourne and Sydney matches "well ahead of time", hoping to witness a long-awaited triumph.

Instead, they have watched Australia defeat England convincingly in just 11 days from their residence in the north of England.

"Everyone at work has been making comments about it being over for the last two weeks," said Sam.

"The hope was that we would have a meaningful contest by the time we arrived."

Diminishing Hope

Optimism was high about England's chances of breaking a 15-year drought for a triumph on Australian soil before it began.

However, the situation is now staring down the barrel of extending their winless run in the country to 19 matches when the fourth Test gets under way in Melbourne this week.

Ben Stokes' side - and their supporters - will be keen to prevent a dreaded 5-0 scoreline.

It was mentioned that the "excitement and fun" of head coach the positive style of play in recent years had "reinvigorated" the longest format for followers of the team.

But the Ryding siblings said they had minimal hopes for the fourth and fifth Tests - and all they are requesting from the players is "a bit of fight".

"Commentators consistently alludes to it, but it all hinges on fortitude. 'This style has been become a phrase now that is just, like, nonsense cricket," added Rory.

"Over the course of five days, you should dig in. Wafting outside 'wide of off stump has not been part of the coaching manuals, and that is primarily due to the batting lineup."

Future Prospects

Prompted about he believed England will secure a victory in this contest, came the reply: "It looks like the Aussies are just too good at the moment."

"It will require more than one player that stands up for England and turns the game."

Even with the series lost, the siblings are still anticipating the trip.

"It will be a fantastic experience anyway," said Katie. "Our approach is that attitude."

"Naturally, it's disappointing we don't have more to play for, but we have made a substantial financial commitment as it is."

"We'll enjoy spending the festive season in Australia. Additionally, it's our first experience away from home at this time of year."

A schoolteacher, Katie is focused on enjoying the long-haul travel as part of her seasonal break.

"As a backup plan, I've got golf to fall back on," she added.