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Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what else would an Three Lions follower desire?

Ideally, they'd want an contest for the urn in Australia where they retain a possibility to win back the Ashes following the initial matches.

This is not the case this time, though, after a comprehensive victory by 82 runs in Adelaide gave Australia 3-0 up for the fourth straight contest on home turf.

England's famous supporters' group, the vocal contingent, have thousands of supporters traveling for the concluding fixtures in the SCG and MCG.

Furthermore, other tour groups who will be vacationing overseas, as well as loved ones heading for a dream holiday.

The Ryding Siblings

A group of four supporters are a prime example.

The four siblings had their travel arrangements and match passes secured for the Boxing Day and New Year Tests "well ahead of time", anticipating a historic English victory.

Sadly, they've observed Australia defeat England convincingly in just a short period from their residence in their hometown.

"People in the office has been making comments that the series is done for the last two weeks," said Sam.

"Our expectation had been that we would have a meaningful contest upon our arrival."

Fading Positivity

Hope was abundant regarding the team's prospects of ending their 15-year wait for a series win in Australia ahead of the tour.

Yet now they are facing the prospect of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 consecutive Tests when the Boxing Day Test begins in the MCG on Christmas Day.

The tourists - and their supporters - will be hoping to sidestep a whitewash.

It was mentioned that the "excitement and fun" of head coach Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' in recent years had "reinvigorated" the longest format for English supporters.

However, the group said they had minimal hopes for the final two games - and all they are requesting from the players is "a bit of fight".

"All analysts references this, but it all comes down to psychological strength. 'This style has been become a phrase now that is just, like, impractical batting," commented another sibling.

"Over the course of five days, you should dig in. Wafting outside 'sixth stump' areas has never featured in the textbooks, and that is mainly the fault the batting lineup."

The Remaining Matches

When questioned if he believed England will win a match in the current series, Sam said: "It appears the Australians are superior at the moment."

"Necessarily, there must be multiple performers that delivers for the team and produces a match-winning display."

Even with the series lost, the siblings are still excited about the trip.

"We are going to have a great time regardless," said Katie. "We must adopt that mindset."

"Obviously it is a let-down we can't contest the series, but we have made a substantial financial commitment as it is."

"We will make the most of having Christmas and New Year out there. Additionally, it's a new experience for us traveling over Christmas."

An educator, Katie is focused on enjoying the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her seasonal break.

"Should the cricket disappoint, there's always golf to fall back on," she added.