Quotes from Joe Root

As a player I think you naturally think long term and think what is the schedule in the next year or so.

Every now and then you might have to change things around. It's not something that is good to do a lot - especially with your batting - but every now and then, I don't think it's a bad thing.

I've been called Ellen DeGeneres on a number of occasions over the course of my career.

That was my upbringing: you treat people with respect.

We've seen guys in the sport, like Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, who have actually benefited from the captaincy.

Bowling at Steve Smith in his form is difficult and you have to make sure you take all your chances.

I just want to represent England whether it is in the middle, at the top or wherever. If it means opener then great but I'm not too fussed about it. I just want to be in the side.

I just love playing for England, whether it's opening or middle order.

What batsmen like me do for fitness is often a bit different to what bowlers like Jimmy Anderson or Stuart Broad do but everyone in the squad has a big focus on core strength. It is really important for batting, bowling and fielding. You need a strong core and spine so your movement isn't restricted out there.

Individually we all have to play to our strengths.

You try to make sure you have respect for the opposition but still play to win and play hard cricket.

In white-ball cricket the conditions do vary, but throughout Tests it varies a lot more in a five-day game, and home advantage becomes more prevalent in Test cricket.

Every time you're involved in an Ashes series, as soon as it finishes at the back of your mind you start thinking about the next one.

You turn up to an Ashes series and put everything you can into it.

If I was playing for my local club I'd want to play in exactly the same way as if I was playing for England and, if that ever changes, it's probably time to stop.

I can remember that 2005 Ashes as a kid and being really absorbed in that whole series at 14 years old. It was magical.