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Golden sun, savory pies and iconic stadiums - what more could an supporter of the English team possibly want?

Realistically, they'd hope for an Ashes series in Australia where they retain a possibility to win back the Ashes following the initial matches.

This is not the case during this tour, after the hosts' dominant victory by 82 runs in Adelaide gave Australia leading three-nil for the fourth consecutive series on Australian grounds.

England's famous supporters' group, the organized fan base, have a large group flying out for the concluding fixtures in New South Wales and Victoria.

Furthermore, other travel parties who will be vacationing down under, as well as relatives and companions planning a special expedition.

The Disappointed Travelers

Four fans named Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie are four such fans.

The four siblings had their flights and tickets secured for the Boxing Day and New Year Tests "a full year in advance", anticipating a long-awaited triumph.

From afar, they've seen Australia dismantle the tourists in just 11 days from their family home in Penwortham, Lancashire.

"People in the office has been making comments regarding the concluded contest for the last two weeks," commented one sibling.

"The hope was that we would have something to play for still when we got there."

Diminishing Hope

Hope was abundant about England's chances of breaking a 15-year drought for a victory down under before it began.

However, the situation is now facing the prospect of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 games when the fourth Test gets under way in Melbourne this week.

The tourists - and their followers - will be hoping to sidestep a dreaded 5-0 scoreline.

One sibling noted the "excitement and fun" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in the past couple of seasons had "reinvigorated" the longest format for followers of the team.

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

"Every pundit references this, but it all is about fortitude. 'This style has been turned into a buzzword now that is just, like, impractical batting," commented another sibling.

"In a five-day Test match, you should apply yourself. Wafting outside 'wide of off stump has never been in the fundamentals, and that is largely because of the frontline batsmen."

Future Prospects

Prompted about he believed England will triumph in a Test in the current series, one fan responded: "It looks like the hosts are a stronger side currently."

"There is going to have to be several individuals that stands up for England and makes a big impact."

Even with the series lost, the fans are anticipating the trip.

"We are going to have a great time regardless," added another sibling. "Our approach is that attitude."

"Naturally, it's disappointing we don't have more to play for, but we have made a substantial financial commitment as it is."

"We'll enjoy spending the festive season overseas. This will be a new experience for us away from home at this time of year."

A teacher, Katie is intent on maximizing the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her Christmas holidays.

"As a backup plan, there's always golf to fall back on," she added.