Seams obvious

Handing Anderson Ashes coaching role a no-brainer

JIMMY ANDERSON won’t want a fuss.

The prospect of a farewell Test at the ‘home of cricket’ will probably fill him with dread, if truth be known.

But that’s going to be a bit difficult, because there are few bona fide English legends in the current world of sport.

So Anderson had better get used to all the love, tributes and attention coming his way between now and his final Test match at Lord’s on July 10.

And the bloke known as the ‘Burnley Express’ only has himself to blame...

For becoming the first fast bowler in history to take 700 Test wickets.

For inspiring some of the greatest moments England have had in the last two decades.

And for showing the sort of longevity mere mortals can only dream about, having played an astonishing 187 Tests since making his debut in 2003.

The numbers surrounding Anderson are almost impossible to fathom.