Sean Ruane is a familiar figure at an Ashes Test match. His role as England’s Tenor sets the tone for the start of each match, with his uplifting rendition of ‘Jerusalem’ stirring the England team, and the fans, on to their best. Not bad for a man who started life on a council estate in Lancashire. “I was lucky to get the opportunity to study opera in Italy” he told us, “I now have the privilege  of singing at every Ashes match.” Sean was also very complementary about Trent Bridge “The staff here are very good, and I’m particularly impressed by the way the club gives back to the community through the Community Trust”.

Michael Temple spoke to Sean about his experience of working with the England team.