Alastair Cook says it's too early for England to consider axing some of their under-performing Ashes stars after just one loss.
England's experienced players have copped a backlash from the British press, with Test great Geoffrey Boycott believing wicketkeeper Matt Prior should be on his final chance in Adelaide.
The veteran keeper has made just three scores above 30 in the past six Tests.
Spinner Graeme Swann is also under pressure, while England will need to reshape their batting order after the exit of Jonathan Trott due to a stress-related illness.
"(Matt) Prior's ... dismissals have been unbelievably bad," said Boycott.
"There comes a moment in time when either he gets runs or he has to go. And for me this is his last chance."
Captain Cook said England would be staying tight and denied his long-settled line-up was now under threat.
"I think it's a little bit too early to say that," he said.
"We have time to get away from it, really look at what we need to do to improve.
"We all need to be honest with each other as a group."
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