Anderson passes fitness test

England have recalled James Anderson into their squad for the third Test at Trent Bridge which starts on Thursday.

Anderson pulled out of the side for the Leeds Test with a heel injury, but scans showed that there was no serious damage. He passed a fitness test at Old Trafford this morning, and will travel to Trent Bridge to join the England squad tomorrow.

"The heel feels fine," said Anderson. "It's only really troubled me when I've bowled and the medical staff here are very pleased with it."

Paul Collingwood, who was in the squad for the first two Tests, has been released to play for Durham against Yorkshire in the County Championship.

England squad
Marcus Trescothick, Andrew Strauss, Mark Butcher, Michael Vaughan (capt), Graham Thorpe, Andrew Flintoff, Geraint Jones (wk), Ashley Giles, Martin Saggers, Matthew Hoggard, Stephen Harmison, James Anderson