Bowler-friendly pitches would suit England in Ashes - Trescothick

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick believes bowler-friendly pitches would help the tourists during this winter's Ashes in Australia.

Steve Smith, who will captain Australia in the first Test in the injured Pat Cummins' absence, had suggested that challenging batting conditions would benefit the hosts.

However, Trescothick pointed to Harry Brook's brilliant century in the first one-day international against New Zealand on Saturday as an example of England's attacking approach enabling them to quickly change the feel of an innings.

"When ball is dominating the bat, then to try to be aggressive and put pressure on is something that we do really well," Trescothick said, ahead of Wednesday's second ODI in Hamilton.

"I think Harry's biggest strength is probably his bravery and his attitude to be in that situation and trying to be aggressive. To be able to make it happen in the fashion he does, it changes games.

"I don't have a problem with (Australia producing bowler-friendly pitches) because it obviously makes for quicker games and entertaining cricket, which kind of suits us."

Trescothick also insisted Joe Root will not be fazed by the focus on his record in Australia, where he is yet to score a century and averages 35.68, compared to 51.29 across his Test career.

"His record speaks for itself," Trescothick added. "He's a wonderful player in all formats and in all countries around the world that he's played."