Australia have a huge hunger for an Ashes triumph in England, according to all-rounder Shane Watson, while batsman Steve Smith believes this year's series will not even be close if the tourists play to their potential.
After the 5-0 sweep in the 2013-14 series Down Under, Australia heads to England in July and August in possession of the coveted urn with a chance to claim a first Ashes series win away from home since 2001.
Watson has played in two of the four series Australia has lost in England since then but believes the current squad, with the core of the team that won the 50-overs World Cup in March, should break the drought.
"We've got a very strong squad that's going over to England," the 33-year-old told Cricinfo.
"We've got good depth and the best part is everyone is in nearly career-best form right now which is most important as well."