The Ashes first Test LIVE: Nathan Lyon lifts the lid on retirement plans with Glenn McGrath’s wicket tally in sight

PERTH: There’s barely a cloud in the sky here, it’s the perfect day for cricket.

The spread of Wallabies jerseys, Australian cricket shirts, England flags and hats was evenly spread on the trains over to Perth Stadium.

One English punter on the train was simply hoping for Joe Root runs.

Many of the English journos here think Ben Stokes will bowl first if he wins the toss.

We’ve got Steven Finn and Alastair Cook on the ground right now for TNT Sports with Michael Vaughan out there for Fox.

The baggy green presentations for Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald are happening right now.

The Ashes. It’s here. Finally.