England made a first-day record 506 runs in 75 overs in the first test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
"Every Ashes series gets the juices flowing but there's added excitement this time around," former England skipper Nasser Hussain told The Metro.
"That's because of the brand and style of cricket this England side are playing.
"I think England are marginal favourites just because Australia haven't won over here for such a long time but it's very hard to call.
All I know is there won't be too many draws," former England captain Michael Atherton said.
Persons:
Brendon, Baz, McCullum, Ben Stokes, Stokes, Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Marnus, Travis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nasser Hussain, Stuart Broad, Ollie Pope, Broad, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, Moeen Ali, England's, Jack Leach, Australia haven't, Michael Atherton, Martyn Herman, Christian Radnedge
Organizations:
Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, England, India, Cummins, Metro, Thomson
Locations:
England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Edgbaston, Australia, London, Lord's