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A Scotsman sold his house so he could go to Australia to watch England play in the Ashes.

Edinburgh-born Allan Fairlie-Clarke, 31, says he doesn't regret his decision despite England's poor start, reports the Mirror.

After losing his job as an air-conditioning engineer, he decided selling his £180,000 maisonette in Chelmsford, Essex was the only way to get to Australia.

Reckoning on spending at least £10,000, he vowed: "I will get to every day of the Tests."

Divorced Allan, who plays for a village side, added: "I didn't have a ticket for the first day at Brisbane but a guy got me one for £60.

"I was born in Edinburgh, but when it comes to cricket there isn't much alternative to supporting England, is there?"