James Anderson ‘even more’ determined to continue after Ashes amid Stuart Broad retirement

James Anderson says Stuart Broad’s decision to retire has renewed his determination to extend his own England career.

Anderson turned 41 yesterday and has endured a difficult Ashes series, taking only five wickets at an average of 81.59.

However, the seamer has continually knocked back speculation he could walk away at the end of the series and, speaking ahead of the start of play on the final day of the Fifth Test, insisted he is not tempted to follow his long-time bowling partner into retirement.

“I’m even more firm that I want to keep going,” Anderson told Sky Sports. “I’ve had a really disappointing series by my standards, I’ve not got the wickets that I would have expected of myself.

“I don’t think I’ve bowled particularly badly but I don’t feel like I’ve made the impact for the team I would have liked. My body’s fine, my skills are fine.

“With the break we’ve got after the series [until the tour of India in January], I want to go away and keep working at stuff and make sure I get back to where I know I can be.

“Having the hunger and desire to do that makes me feel like I want to keep going.”

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