England's Coach Tim Southee Unsure on The Ashes Participation
Tim Southee's most recent Test for New Zealand was versus the English side in December 2024.
England's bowling consultant Southee is still working through what his involvement will be at the upcoming Ashes series in the host nation.
The former Kiwi seamer is only likely to be present for the first Test due to his involvement in the International League T20 competition, which starts on December 2 in the UAE.
The 36-year-old, aged 36, assumed a role as the English team's fast bowling consultant in the warmer months after claiming 391 wickets in 107 Tests for the Kiwis.
Speaking as the English team for the opening of three T20 matches against New Zealand was announced, he said of his participation: "We're still working through that at the present time.
"We'll see the outcome over the coming days."
English bowling legend Broad had declared the Australian team as their "weakest squad since 2010", but the consultant was in little doubt over what to expect during the series, which begins on 21 November.
"I don't think there's ever a bad Australian cricket team," Southee said.
"Our focus is firmly on what we're trying to do. I think the caliber of [England's] team that's going out to Australia is excellent.
"It should be an thrilling encounter, that series. Not just [are|do] fans from both nations looking forward to it, I think the entire cricketing community is."
However, prior to the English team head to Perth for the opening Ashes Test, they face New Zealand in the city of Christchurch on this Saturday.
England XI v New Zealand:
Phil Salt
Jos Buttler
Bethell
Harry Brook (c)
Banton
Curran
Jordan Cox
Carse
Liam Dawson
Adil Rashid
Luke Wood
