'People keep ribbing me' regarding the series being over before I get there.
Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what else would an Three Lions follower possibly want?
Well, perhaps an contest for the urn in Australia where they remain in contention to reclaim the urn once the opening games are done.
Unfortunately, this scenario is off the table on this occasion, however, after the hosts' dominant 82-run win in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth consecutive series on Australian grounds.
England's famous supporters' group, England's supporters' group, have a large group traveling for the last two matches in New South Wales and Victoria.
In addition, there are tour groups who will spend the Christmas period down under, as well as families and friends embarking on a special expedition.
The Ryding Siblings
Four fans named Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie are a prime example.
The four siblings had their flights and tickets secured for the fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago", anticipating a historic English victory.
From afar, they've seen Australia dismantle the tourists in just 11 days from their house in their hometown.
"People in the office has been giving me grief regarding the concluded contest for the last two weeks," said Sam.
"Our expectation had been that we would have something to play for still when we got there."
Diminishing Hope
There was plenty of positivity concerning a potential victory of breaking a 15-year drought for a triumph on Australian soil before it began.
However, the situation is now staring down the barrel of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 games when the next match starts in Melbourne this week.
The tourists - and their fans - will be keen to prevent a whitewash.
One sibling noted the "excitement and fun" of head coach Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' in recent years had "reinvigorated" the five-day game for English supporters.
Yet the fans said they had minimal hopes for the fourth and fifth Tests - and all they are asking for from the players is "a show of spirit".
"All analysts points it out, but it all comes down to psychological strength. 'The aggressive approach has been become a phrase now that is just, like, nonsense cricket," commented another sibling.
"During a long match, you should hunker down. Chasing balls 'wide of off stump has never been in the textbooks, and that is primarily due to the top order."
Future Prospects
When questioned if he believed England will win a match in the current series, Sam said: "It looks like the Aussies are just too good at the moment."
"There is going to have to be more than one player that delivers for the team and turns the game."
Regardless of the result, the group remains looking forward to the trip.
"We are going to have a wonderful trip regardless," added another sibling. "We have to go with that attitude."
"Naturally, it's disappointing we aren't fighting for more, but we have invested a significant amount as it is."
"We'll enjoy spending the festive season in Australia. Additionally, it's our first experience away from home at this time of year."
A teacher, Katie is determined to make the most of the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her seasonal break.
"As a backup plan, there's always golf to turn to," she finished.