Former England cricketer Phil Tufnell expressed strong confidence in England's chances for the 2028-29 Ashes series in Australia, predicting a win and naming bowler Josh Tongue as player of the series. Tufnell's prediction follows Tongue's impressive seven-wicket haul in the recent Boxing Day Test, which secured England a victory and prevented a series whitewash. Tongue has also earned surprise selections for upcoming T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka tour squads.