The Ashes: James Anderson’s underrated XI including Strauss, Gatting & Lamb

On the latest episode of Tailenders, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson has been picking his underrated Ashes XI.

He said: “I’ve gone with recognised names and ones that have performed and contributed to winning Ashes series but they aren’t necessarily given the credit they are due.”

Anderson’s underrated Ashes XI:

Chris Broad

Andrew Strauss (captain)

Jonathan Trott

Mike Gatting

Allan Lamb

Derek Randall

Alan Knott

John Emburey

Tim Bresnan

Chris Tremlett

Graham Onions

Listen to his reasons on the latest episode of Tailenders on BBC Sounds.