Siddle says Oz 'deserves credit' for outclassing England in Ashes so far

Australia have been more dominant and ruthless in winning the Ashes than the victorious England side were earlier this year, paceman Peter Siddle said on Monday, according to reports.

According to Sport24, England defeated Australia 3-0 in the five-match home series in July-August before quickly handing the terracota urn back after three comprehensive defeats in the first three tests Down Under.

The 29-year-old, the leader of the Australian bowling attack, said the credit should be given to his team rather than criticising their struggling opponents, the report added.

Siddle felt the current Australian attack was up there with the best in the world and the team's success was down to their consistency with bat and ball, the report said.

The trio of Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris and Siddle have managed to batter and bruise the England batsmen with their pace and bounce, while off-spinner Nathan Lyon has also played his part picking up 10 wickets, the report further said.