ZAK CRAWLEY is ready to embrace England’s “changing of the guard” at Trent Bridge tomorrow, where James Anderson began his speedy transition from star attraction to warm-up act.

Anderson enjoyed a valedictory farewell Test at Lord’s last week, where a crushing innings victory over the West Indies felt like window dressing to the real business of seeing off the country’s record wicket-taker.

Now, in Nottingham, the next chapter begins in earnest. Dillon Pennington is in contention to debut on his home ground in place Anderson’s place, following hot on the heels of fellow newcomer Gus Atkinson’s remarkable 12-wicket haul last week.