Anderson suffered a groin damage taking part in for Lancashire final week however was named within the 15-man squad for the check in opposition to Ireland from June 1. The first Ashes check is at Edgbaston from June 16.

The 40-year-old is England’s main bowler in checks, with 685 wickets, and is essential to their possibilities after fellow pacer Jofra Archer was dominated out of the Ashes with an elbow damage.

“It’s obviously not great getting injured but it’s probably the best outcome for what it is because it’s a low-grade thing. I think in a couple of weeks I’ll be back to full fitness,” Anderson advised the BBC’s Tailenders podcast.

“It’s irritating since you at all times need to really feel good and get sufficient bowling in earlier than a collection and also you need to be recent. So it’s now about attempting to plan the perfect route via this summer time.

“I felt like I needed to play this game so it’s not ideal, but I’m not stressed about it.”

Anderson stated he’s attempting to keep away from an analogous state of affairs from 2019 when he pulled up injured on day one of many first check in opposition to Australia.

A niggling calf damage dominated him out of the remainder of the marketing campaign as Australia retained the Ashes after the collection in England was drawn 2-2.

“I’m just taking it day by day and seeing how it goes because obviously I don’t want to risk anything by making it worse,” Anderson added.

“I’m more confident I can get this one right (compared to 2019) and give the Ashes a right good crack.”