The England team have apologised for their "inappropriate" behaviour in the aftermath of their Ashes triumph, after reports claimed some players urinated on the pitch at The Oval that evening.
The final Test finished as a draw as England wrapped up a 3-0 series win.
"We got carried away amongst the euphoria of winning such a prestigious series and accept some of our behaviour was inappropriate," a statement read.
England statement"The England cricket team would like to state that during our celebrations after winning the Ashes at no time was there any intention to disrespect Surrey CCC, the Oval or anyone else involved in the game we love"
"If that has caused any offence to anyone, we apologise."
England's Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad is set to face questions over the alleged unsavoury behaviour when he faces the media in Southampton on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday's first T20 international against Australia.
The statement continued: "The England cricket team would like to state that during our celebrations after winning the Ashes at no time was there any intention to disrespect Surrey CCC, the Oval or anyone else involved in the game we love.
"As a team we pride ourselves on respecting all things cricket including the opposition and the grounds we play at.
"We want to reassure people that it was a simple error of judgement more than anything else."
Writing in The Sun newspaper on Tuesday, off-spinner Graeme Swann said of the incident: "We did go out to the middle of the pitch, all the lads, drinking beers, singing a few songs and enjoying each other's company.
"I think the call of nature might have come once or twice but it was nothing untoward.
"It was midnight, a private celebration in the middle of the pitch and the ground was dark."
Legendary former Australia spinner Shane Warne labelled the reported actions as "crass" and "arrogant", while, speaking in the Daily Telegraph, UK Sports Minister Hugh Robertson added: "If it happened, it's not good behaviour."
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