Chris Silverwood: England coach to miss fourth Ashes Test after being forced to isolate for 10 days

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England's performances in Australia have put pressure on Silverwood.

Chris Silverwood, the England men's head coach, was forced to take a break for 10 days.

A family member from England's touring party in Australia tested positive for Covid-19, and he must isolated.

The fourth Test of the series will be held in Australia.

Three support staff and four family members have been positive for the test since it began.

Silverwood and his family will be isolated in Melbourne because England lost the Ashes after being down by three.

England will have a fourth round of tests on Thursday before they are able to fly to Australia on a charter flight the following morning.

Silverwood and England captain Joe Root have come under fire for their performances against Australia.

England have lost 12 and drawn one in 13 Tests in Australia.