Former England captain Michael Atherton suggests the recent Ashes defeat will have a lasting impact on Ben Stokes' England team due to significant self-inflicted errors. Atherton highlighted England's failure to capitalize on Australia's depleted bowling attack, citing repeated batting collapses under pressure. He believes the magnitude of these missed opportunities and inadequate preparation will haunt the team for years, particularly as they failed to maximize a rare chance to win the Ashes Down Under.