Australia captain Michael Clarke felt like he was letting his side down after the tourists succumbed to an eight-wicket defeat against England in the third Ashes Test.
In six innings on this tour, Clarke has a top score of 38, making 94 runs at an average of 18.8, scoring 10 and three at Edgbaston as England took a 2-1 series lead.
Much has been made of Clarke's decision to remain at number four, with his average much improved when batting one place lower in the order, but the skipper remains confident his form will return.
"It's always hard to beat the opposition when they have 11 and we've only got 10, and that's what it feels like at the moment," he said.
"My performances so far, I haven't led from the front as I'd like to as captain.
"It's a big part of my role as leader of the team, number four is such a critical position and I need to make sure I score more runs than I have done so far.
"My self-belief is still there, because I continue to work as hard as I have throughout my career and working hard gives me my best chance.
"Statistics show I'm better at five than four but the numbers are irrelevant, it's about what's best for the team.
"A lot of players, it helps them to have time away but that's never really been me.
"The next few days will be about balance, when I'm not training I'll get away from the game and clear my head but training is still a big part, that's what's given me the success throughout my career."
For Australia, defeat was a heavy blow after their thumping 405-run win at Lord's, and Clarke feels the vociferous Edgbaston crowd played a part in England's success.
"It's another kick up the backside there's no doubt about it," he said. "We need to turn things around and keep believing, it was only a few days ago we played some wonderful cricket.
"That [the crowd] is one of the best parts of playing sport at the highest level, you know that's a big part of playing England.
"It's a big change from Lord's but I think it's great for the game, it pumps the whole crowd up, gets everybody involved and that's a big part of home-ground advantage."