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Lord Ian Botham<\/a> claims England\u2019s Ashes warm-up schedule \u201cborders on arrogance\u201d and worries they will head into the series underprepared.<\/p>\n Botham, who was part of two victorious tours of Australia in 1978-79 and 1986-87, starred for his country in an era when teams enjoyed long build-ups against state sides and is concerned about what awaits Ben Stokes\u2019 squad Down Under.<\/p>\n They will play a single three-day warm-up against the travelling England<\/a> Lions at Lilac Hill before walking out for the first Test at Perth\u2019s Optus Stadium on November 21.<\/p>\n