Jonathan Agnew
BBC Test Match Special

"Australia have a series in the West Indies to warm up for the Ashes. We know what England's schedule is - two weeks tomorrow they're bowling the first ball of the Test series in Antigua, then there's Tests and one-dayers against New Zealand."

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

"England have got to try and play a less attritional brand of cricket against Australia if they're to win the Ashes. They need to be a bit more risky. The top seven are going to have to get most of the runs as eight to 11 aren't going to do well against Johnson, Starc, Harris, Hazlewood, Cummins and Pattinson. We're not really painting a good picture ahead of the Ashes, but that's the reality."

Already, though, thoughts are turning towards the Ashes. How will England cope with the two Mitchells? What can they do to stop Steve Smith? The first Test begins in Cardiff on 8 July.

Spare a thought this morning for London-based Kiwi Peter Thompson. He flew out to Australia on Friday night, went to the game today and is back in the office on Tuesday for an important meeting. It's a long way to go to get beat. Not a bad tale to tell the grandkids though. Check out his story here.

Australian cricket journalist Jesse Hogan: As @VineyTom noted, congrats Launceston in northern Tasmania. Now three to win man of match in World Cup final: Boon 1987, Ponting 2003, Faulkner 2015.

As I type, a press release has popped into my email inbox from Cricket Australia declaring a victory parade will be held for the World Cup winners in Federation Square on Monday. The free fan event will take place at 11:30am (Melbourne time) if you're in the area.

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Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

"People will say McCullum went too hard too soon, but that's the way he took New Zealand to the final. They just came up against a better team - you've got to be very good to keep 150kph yorkers out like those Starc was bowling. McCullum has mainly been doing well against right-arm over bowlers."

Andy, N Ireland: Here's something for the ICC to chew on. It seems to me that their argument for limiting the involvement of Associate nations in future World Cups is that they want to see fewer one-sided meaningless games in the pool phase. Well, in this World Cup most of the meaningless, one-sided games have been in the knockout phase! Apart from the extraordinary semi-final between NZ & SA, all of the other knockout games have been hugely disappointing. Time to think again ICC?

Jonathan Agnew
BBC Test Match Special

"New Zealand will be disappointed to have lost, but they've played an outstanding brand of cricket with total sportsmanship and respect - think of the boost they've given to cricket in New Zealand."

Here's the moment Australia won the trophy. Ready, steady, party!

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Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

"The Aussies have this brash nature on the pitch, but they're a humble group. This World Cup has been won by the bowlers, and they've got that much bowling stock that it could be a while before anyone catches them. They've not got a spinner like they had with Shane Warne but they've got a huge amount of hunger and talent."

After showering each other with champagne, the Australians set off on a lap of honour. The World Cup trophy is shared around and held aloft by different players as photographers scramble to get important shots. James Faulkner kisses the top of the trophy rather like Laurent Blanc would to Fabien Barthez's head.

Ben from Shropshire: Usually love to see the Aussies fail but with everything that's happened this year you can't begrudge them. #63NotOutForever

Nathan in Leeds: It would have been nice to have a new team win it, but sounds like the best team won. And this is for Phillip Hughes.

Australia captain Michael Clarke: "I'm over the moon. The New Zealand team deserve a lot of credit - they're always a tough team to beat. Congratulations to Brendon and the team on a great tournament. Thanks to every cricket supporter out there, and most importantly, thanks to that amazing team - the way they've stood up and played tonight, they deserve to stand there.

"We played really well tonight. The guys were ready. It's been an honour and a privilege to represent my country in both Test and ODI cricket. The time is right for me to step down from ODI cricket.

"[Asked about his black armband] The band has got PH on it. I will wear it every game I play for Australia. It's been a really tough few months - I'm sure everybody standing on this stage will say we played this World Cup with 16 players. This victory is dedicated to our little brother Phillip Hughes. Hughesy used to party as good as any of them so I guarantee we'll celebrate hard tonight."

The World Cup trophy is presented to the Australian captain Michael Clarke, who roars with delight as gold tickertape is blasted into the Melbourne sky. Above the stadium, fireworks are set off. After jumping up and down excitedly, the players gather round for a team picture. The night of their lives.

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Australia women's seam bowler Megan Schutt:, external Yes lads! Convincing win. Credit to NZ on their tournament... Aussies just too good today.

Australia captain Michael Clarke is being interviewed now, and he offers congratulations to the New Zealanders and in particular Brendon McCullum. "Well played, mate," he says with a warm smile. B-Mac looks as though he appreciates the gesture.

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Australia coach Darren Lehmann on TMS: "It has been a magnificent performance, kicked off by the bowlers and we got the runs quite easily. We've been working towards this for six weeks and wanted the perfect game in the final, so that's pleasing.

"McCullum had got New Zealand off to fliers in a lot of games so it was a pleasing wicket for us. I knew if we batted 30 overs we'd be about that score anyway. Michael played beautifully tonight - we're going to enjoy the next couple of days and then look to our next goal."

Rob Gallagher: Excellent World Cup overall, shame the final wasn't as close but still the best team won. Congratulations to Australia.

Amelia O'Dubhain: So proud of you Australia Cricket Team. Well played.

And now the Australians step forward to pick up their winners' medals. To a man, they have been magnificent.