Despite having already wrapped up the series to become Test cricket's No. 1 side, England seem intent on fielding their strongest possible line-up for the fourth and final Test against India.

With one-day matches still to come, paceman James Anderson might have been expected to rest his minor thigh injury when play starts at The Oval today.

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But captain Andrew Strauss says his team is determined to maintain the momentum that has taken his side to 19 Test victories since Andy Flower was appointed coach two years ago, just one fewer than England managed in the whole of the 1980s.

Anderson bowled for about 30 minutes in yesterday's practice and Strauss says "we will only be resting players if we're absolutely sure they need a rest".