Moeen Ali is more than happy to put team before self after moving to No 3 for the must-win fourth Ashes Test starting on Wednesday. And when it comes to England fielding one of the most senior attacks in history, the all-rounder’s verdict is simple: old is gold.
Jimmy Anderson’s return to face Australia on his home ground in place of Ollie Robinson represents England’s one change from the three-wicket victory at Headingley last week, with Moeen’s move from No 7 to first drop – initially a one-off for that day-four run chase in Leeds – now a permanent tactical switch.
