Andrew Strauss 'comforted' to see Anderson practice

ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss was "comforted" to see fast bowler Anderson come through a practice session yestreday morning and hopes he will be fit to play as the team chase a 4-0 series whitewash.

"He seems fine," Strauss said. "It was a niggle and we'll have to wait and see how he is, but I think he should be okay.

"It's great to see Graham Onions back in the squad. He played a very significant part in the 2009 Ashes win and we all have high regard for him as a bowler.

"With him and Steven Finn, there is definitely strength in depth."

Having secured the series and the world's top ranking at Edgbaston last week, Strauss insists his players will not be relaxing when they round off their Test summer.

"We will approach it in the same way as we would any other Test," he added.

"We're desperate to finish the summer on a high."