Ashes 2017: 5 new chants by the Barmy Army

Australia v England - Fifth Test: Day 2

Jimmy Anderson

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English swing bowler James Anderson is one of the lynchpins of the team's bowling attack, and Ashes - and Test cricket enthusiasts may particularly be looking forward to his battle against David Warner.

Anderson has made light of gentle trolling from Australian fans - and from off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who said he would 'end some English careers' at the Ashes this year.

Anderson's tune is based on an old Cuban song called Guantanamera - that is sometimes erroneously believed to be a Spanish folk song.

Sports fans today, though, may recognise it better as the Viva Ronaldo chant - for which it was adapted by fans of Manchester United in his days playing for the Premier League club.

The Jimmy Anderson version:

Jimmy Anderson, Jimmy Anderson,

When he makes it swing

The Barmy Army sing

for Jimmy Anderson

The 'original' Cristiano Ronaldo version:

Viva Ronaldo,

Viva Ronaldo,

Running down the wing,

Hear United sing,

Viva Ronaldo...

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