England batter Ollie Pope insists his side will fight back after their shambolic start to the Ashes, especially opener Rory Burns.
The visitors were rolled for 147 in the space of two lopsided sessions on day one of the first Test in Brisbane.
A 52-run stand between Pope (35) and Jos Buttler (39) proved the only notable resistance as Australia wrapped up the innings in 50.1 overs.
Wet weather ruined Wednesday's final session, ensuring there was no awkward burst for David Warner and Marcus Harris to face under lights.
Past players from Australia and England have already criticised Joe Root's decision to bat first, the tourists' bold call to snub Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad and some brittle batting.
Pope urged pundits not to judge conditions until both sides batted at the Gabba.
"It wasn't always the easiest to score on," Pope said.
"This pitch supposedly gets a bit quicker and keeps carrying, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays.
"We've definitely got the skill set to drag it back and hopefully go big in the second dig
"We're going to keep fighting.
"We're going to come back stronger."
The sight of Burns' disturbed leg stump proved as good a tone-setting delivery as Mitchell Starc could hope for, marking just the second time an Ashes series has started with a wicket.
"Obviously it wasn't the ideal start, but looking forward I know what Burnsy is like. He's a competitor," Pope said.
"He'll be back fighting.
"I wouldn't say that's a massive dent in our confidence."
Pope also defended Joe Root, who fell for a nine-ball duck after a century-laden home summer.
"Joe's an amazing player. I'm sure he'll come back strongly as well," he said.
Former Australia batter Mark Waugh slammed England for batting first, arguing it was a "no brainer" to bowl given conditions and their potent seam attack.
"Why not play to your strengths?" Waugh pondered on Fox Cricket.
Australian Associated Press
