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Ben Stokes has brushed off criticism from “has-beens” over England’s Ashes preparations, insisting this week’s in-house warm-up will be a full-on “balls to the wall” affair.

A three-day clash against England Lions XI, starting at Perth’s Lilac Hill outground on Thursday, represents the only tour game before the first Test on November 21, a decision which has generated plenty of heat.

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