The last time England lost five straight games was under Eddie Jones, who returns to his former employers on Sunday as Japan boss.
Having defeated Jones' side - in their most recent victory by 35 points in June - England go in as heavy favourites to end their miserable run.
"We have had growth this campaign," Strawbridge added.
"I get people from the outside finding that hard to believe, but this is a further opptortunity for us consolidate some of our practices in seeing things and executing things.
"This is a step, not a launching pad or a saving grace, in the development of a good, good Test team."