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In-depth interviews with the stars, coaches and power brokers in the world of sport. Rob Bonnet goes behind the glamour to examine the risks and rewards of a cut-throat competitive

In-depth interviews with the stars, coaches and power brokers in the world of sport. Rob Bonnet goes behind the glamour to examine the risks and rewards of a cut-throat competitive business.

Extra Time: Graeme Swann

20/11/2017 GMT

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Rob Bonnet meets former England cricketer, Graeme Swann. Are the Ashes 'all in the mind'?

Rob Bonnet speaks to former England cricketer, Graeme Swann. He says the Ashes is 'all in the mind', does he believe England are prepared for the mental challenge coming their way?

Last month Australia's vice-captain David Warner likened the forthcoming Ashes cricket series against England to "war" whilst adding that he was looking for some "hatred" to motivate himself and his team-mates. Hyperbolic language perhaps, but there's no doubt that the atmosphere in Brisbane will be extremely hostile towards the English when the first test gets under way on November 23. Former England cricketer Graeme Swann played 18  times against the Aussies, eight of them in Australia. So when he says the Ashes is 'all in the mind', does he believe England are prepared for the mental challenge coming their way?

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