No complacency in England team — Mark Wood

London: With the Ashes already regained, Mark Wood dismissed talk of complacency in the England ranks after Australia dominated the opening exchanges of the dead-rubber fifth Test.

The fast bowler claimed one of the three wickets to fall on day one at the Kia Oval after Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field. It was the first time since the second Test at Lord’s that Australia batted through a day’s play and a far cry from their 60 all-out on the first morning at Trent Bridge.

But Wood maintained there has been no drop-off from the home side with a 4-1 series scoreline possible.

“The intensity was there, and there was no complacency in terms of it being the last game and the Ashes are secured,” said Wood, who had the opener Chris Rogers caught at slip for 43. “With the overhead conditions, it was the right decision to bowl. We just didn’t get the wickets.”

Asked about his own motivation for the Test, Wood added: “I’ve got a point to prove to stay in the team as has everyone. This is the Ashes, you are playing for your country, we have the opportunity to win 4-1 and it would be a huge moment for English cricket. We can’t take our foot off the gas.”