<p>James Anderson urged England's senior players to come together to help the side restore some pride with a competitive performance in the fourth Ashes test after a humiliating innings and 14-run loss to Australia in Melbourne.</p>.<p>Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare with the Melbourne win, having already won by 275 runs in Adelaide and nine wickets in the Brisbane opener.</p>.<p>England will be without head coach Chris Silverwood for the fourth test, after a positive Covid-19 test in the touring party on Wednesday forced him to isolate for 10 days, but Anderson backed his team to battle through their setbacks.</p>.<p>"We have to restore some pride and try and compete. That's our main focus as players," Anderson told British media.</p>.<p>"We have to block out what's happening off the field and focus on the fourth and fifth tests."</p>.<p>The veteran seamer, who is playing in his 10th Ashes series, called on more experienced players in the England squad to boost the team's morale.</p>.<p>"It can be difficult at times, especially for guys experiencing the Ashes for the first time who are not that experienced with test cricket and touring," Anderson said.</p>.<p>"That's where the more senior players come in. We have to try and rally round, make sure everyone is in a good place and a good headspace."</p>.<p>The fourth Ashes test will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Jan. 5 to Jan. 9.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>James Anderson urged England's senior players to come together to help the side restore some pride with a competitive performance in the fourth Ashes test after a humiliating innings and 14-run loss to Australia in Melbourne.</p>.<p>Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare with the Melbourne win, having already won by 275 runs in Adelaide and nine wickets in the Brisbane opener.</p>.<p>England will be without head coach Chris Silverwood for the fourth test, after a positive Covid-19 test in the touring party on Wednesday forced him to isolate for 10 days, but Anderson backed his team to battle through their setbacks.</p>.<p>"We have to restore some pride and try and compete. That's our main focus as players," Anderson told British media.</p>.<p>"We have to block out what's happening off the field and focus on the fourth and fifth tests."</p>.<p>The veteran seamer, who is playing in his 10th Ashes series, called on more experienced players in the England squad to boost the team's morale.</p>.<p>"It can be difficult at times, especially for guys experiencing the Ashes for the first time who are not that experienced with test cricket and touring," Anderson said.</p>.<p>"That's where the more senior players come in. We have to try and rally round, make sure everyone is in a good place and a good headspace."</p>.<p>The fourth Ashes test will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Jan. 5 to Jan. 9.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>