Clarke positive ahead of final test

England is expected to field three debutantes when the fifth and final Test gets underway at the SCG tomorrow.

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Australia's cricket captain Michael Clarke. (GETTY)

Fast bowler Boyd Rankin, leg spinner Scott Borthwick and batsman Gary Ballance are all in contention, as the tourists fight to avoid a series whitewash.

But Australia captain Michael Clarke said he didn't doubt England would return to form.

"They were number one in the world not too long ago and I'm very confident they'll find a way to turn it around and get back to having some success," he said.

"I dont think it would be wise of us to get carried away."

"A lot of teams are having success in their own backyard."

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By John Baldock

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