Former Test star Glenn McGrath again tips Australia to win Ashes series 5-0

Australia will regain the Ashes with a 5-0 whitewash, according to fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath.

While the doomsayers have emerged after Australia's recent Test series loss to India, McGrath was supremely confident when asked on Tuesday.

"I couldn't have more faith in the boys," said McGrath, who always tips an Aussie Ashes clean sweep.

"We had a Twenty20 loss to Sri Lanka on Sunday, but those matches are unpredictable. I think we'll bounce back and win all Tests. They'll be close, but I'm tipping a 5-0 whitewash."

McGrath famously tipped a 5-0 sweep before the 2005 Ashes series, which England won 2-1.

McGrath said he was unlikely to be at the Boxing Day Test, and would spend time with his children and fiancee Sara Leonardi. The McGrath Foundation's High Tea at the 'G will be hosted by Lee Furlong on December 27.

"The Sydney Test match is a big one for us too, so I'll be there and we'll also hopefully be cheering on a good win," McGrath said.