The teams: England
The Teams: England
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Andrew Strauss
The Middlesex batsman has begun to shape a new England era by leading from the front and demanding the highest of standards from his colleagues.
Ravi Bopara
Bopara heads into his first series against Australia.
Stuart Broad
With three half-centuries to his name already, the Nottinghamshire youngster promises to develop into a class all-rounder.
Matt Prior
Cemented his position as first choice behind the stumps following his return to the side last winter.
Monty Panesar
Last winter was the first time the slow left-armer' stature as the Test team's automatic spin selection came into dispute.
James Anderson
James Anderson has earned his chance to lead England's attack in the Ashes series after enduring more than his fair share of disappointments.
Ian Bell
The stylish Warwickshire batsman made his Test debut against the West Indies at The Oval in 2004.
Tim Bresnan
The Yorkshire all-rounder has been tipped for international honours since he became the youngest player in 20 years to represent the county.
Alastair Cook
Cook notched seven Test hundreds before his 23rd birthday - a feat bettered only by Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar.
Paul Collingwood
A born fighter, the Durham man responded to the axe last summer with four hundreds in 14 innings upon recall.
Graeme Swann
The Nottinghamshire spinner's performances in the winter have seen him wrest possession of the first-choice slow bowler tag from Monty Panesar.
Graham Onions
Effectively ousted Durham team-mate Steve Harmison from selection and peaked at just the right time for the first Test of the summer.
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen has been England's saviour since his first defining intervention which clinched the 2005 Ashes.
Andrew Flintoff
Missing the Ashes series through injury is "not an option" says England's ebullient all-rounder.
Ryan Sidebottom
With his long, curly hair, Ryan Sidebottom is one of the most recognisable figures in the world game.
Adil Rashid
The Yorkshire leg-spinner is on the threshold of an England Test career after making his international debut earlier this summer.Find cricket gloves on eBay
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Strauss: I'm too boring for Twitter
England captain Andrew Strauss talks ahead of the team's second Test match against the West Indies. -
Sammy: Spirit is good
West Indies captain Darren Sammy says the West Indies believe they can have success in the next two Test matches against England. -
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KP delight for Strauss
Kevin Pietersen says he is delighted for Andrew Strauss, after the England captain scored his first century in 18 months in the first Test against the West Indies.
Strauss: I'm too boring for Twitter
England captain Andrew Strauss talks ahead of the team's second Test match against the West Indies.
England captain Andrew Strauss talks ahead of the team's second Test match against the West Indies.
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