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Alastair Cook says his side have become accustomed to being favourites against Australia in recent years and are comfortable carrying the tag. The England captain has been speaking on the eve of the First Test of the 2013 Ashes at Trent Bridge and believes his side have proved they are more than a match for Australia, who's tour so far has been blighted by controversy following the sacking of coach Mickey Arthur and David Warner's ICC Champions Trophy ban for an altercation with England opener Joe Root. England are 8/11 to win the First Test & 1/3 to win the series with William Hill. To find the latest odds & claim a FREE £25 BET visit - http://bit.ly/13jZVJA - T's & C's apply. New customers only.