Being labelled the favourites has no effect on me, says Alastair Cook

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Cook acknowledged Clarke and his men would fight to the end to bring the coveted urn back to Australia

While Alastair Cook admits that he still hasĀ “a few nerves” ahead of the second Investec Ashes Test at Lord’s, he also revealed that being branded the favourites to win the historic series has had no effect on him since “we have been favourites in series before”.

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I want in on the Ashes action, says Chris Tremlett

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There is “no doubt” in Tremlett’s mind that he is ready to represent England once again

England pace bowler Chris Tremlett has called on the national selectors to let them know that he is ready to make his Test comeback and feels that the Investec Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia will provide a perfect opportunity to let his actions do the talking.

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