Ashes 2013 - 1st Test Trent Bridge: Five things England can take away

James Anderson of England appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of James Pattinson of Australia during day five of the 1st Investec Ashes Test

1. Over-reliance on James Anderson

One part of that dream plot did come true after all as James Anderson finished with 10 wickets in the match. He took these ten wickets in two sets of five-for’s, the latter of which was critical.

He took all four wickets on the last day of the Test match when Australia were gradually climbing to the total set by England.

Anderson is a master of many arts as he can pick up wickets with customary swing with the new ball, bowl the-odd unplayable delivery when the ball is not doing much, and produce lethal reverse swing with the old ball.

However, the work-load that is being carried by him can produce an injury and even if that does not happen, a bad patch will definitely leave England scattering for those 20 wickets.