Anderson, who will be turning 41 on Sunday, is the most successful Test fast bowler of all time with a total of 689 wickets in 189 Tests.

The current Ashes has not been the seamer's best by a long shot with just four wickets in the three Tests thus far, but several catches have been dropped off his bowling.

Anderson indicated that he still has a desire to play and there are no plans to call it a day.

“I keep talking to the coach and captain,” said Anderson.

“They want me around, so as long as I am still hungry, want to put in the work then I will keep trying to give my best for the team. That is exactly where I am at the minute.”

Anderson has been named in the playing XI for the Test at the Oval, which has a wicket which is arguably the fastest in England.

The fifth and final Test in Kensington starts on Thursday at noon.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport