Ashes 2013: Five reasons why England will win the second Test at Lord's

Graeme Swann of England celebrates the wicket of Steve Smith of Australia during day four of the 1st Investec Ashes Test match

2. Count on Swann

There has been a bit of talk after the first Test that Graeme Swann’s performance was underwhelming as he failed to exploit the deteriorating surface on the last day of play.

However, it has to be kept in mind that he might not have given the desired results in terms of wickets taken but he was effective in plugging one end. He bowled a total of 44 overs in the last innings giving away just above 100 runs.

Trent Bridge has never been a happy hunting ground for the bowler and prior to this Test match, he took a mere three wickets for England at the venue. He bowled a critical spell for England at the end of day three claiming the key wicket of Phil Hughes, who had frustrated England in the first innings as well as that of Steven Smith.

He will be a wicket-taking option for Cook throughout this series and any complacency will hurt Australia.