England batsman Rory Burns says a meeting with the Ashes heroes of 2005 inspired him to make his maiden Test century against Australia.
Burns' determined effort took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over the tourists, who were bowled out for 284 on day one.
"I buried my head in the sand to all of the comments, media and that sort of stuff," said the left-hander. "I went to someone who's known me since the age of six - he's been coaching me," said the 28-year-old.
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