England v Pakistan - Fourth Test - Kia Oval - 13/8/16 . England's James Anderson in action. Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic
(Reuters) - England pace spearhead James Anderson is hoping his body can withstand the rigours of the English test summer before he shifts his focus to the side's defence of the Ashes in Australia later this year.
Anderson, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, is currently preparing for the county season with Lancashire and will not play an international until the first of four tests against South Africa starting July 6 at Lord's.
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