England's feeble surrender during an hour of madness risks reopening old scars. Their refusal to adapt to conditions was alarming - we could be in for a long tour, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

At 65 for one after lunch on the second day of the first Test, they led by 105, and had Australia by the short and curlies. In the blink of an eye, they were 88 for six, fighting for their lives.