High summer and the Ashes seemed a world away on Thursday as hail lashed down at Headingley .
Friday represents England 's last Test dress - rehearsal ahead of a main act that still dominates the agenda -- however hard they try to avoid it .
High summer and the Ashes seemed a world away on Thursday as hail lashed down at Headingley , but Friday represents England 's last Test dress - rehearsal ahead of a main act that still dominates the agenda -- however hard they try to avoid it .