Ashes 2017/18: Top 5 English players

#2 James Anderson

Anderson recently notched 500 wickets in Test cricket

James Anderson will once again lead the charge with the ball, bringing in his experience in 129 Tests. His ability to swing the ball both ways will create problems for the Aussie top order. He claimed four wickets in the first match against WA XI.

Anderson, along with Stuart Broad, will be key to England's breakthroughs. If he plays up to his full potential, he can run through the opposition single-handedly.