England seamer James Anderson is relishing the opportunity to feature in the second Ashes Test against Australia, describing the Adelaide Oval as his "favourite ground outside the UK".
Anderson was rested for England's nine-wicket defeat in the first Test at the Gabba, but has been recalled to their 12-man squad in Adelaide.
The 39-year-old is a veteran of several tours down under, with his first trip to Australia coming in 2002 for an ODI series.
As a 20-year-old, Anderson played his first game at the Adelaide Oval and took 1-12 from his 10 overs.
Anderson has since played a total of nine games at the ground, notably dismissing Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke in his first two overs in the second Test of England's 2010-11 Ashes Triumph.
He also picked up 5-43, his best Test figures in Australia, in a day-night game at the same venue four years ago.
"There's probably been more crushing defeats than good times, but I think it's my favourite ground outside the UK," he said.
"I've had some great times here and some bad ones, too. But I have enjoyed every game I've played here.
"We played well in 2006/07 for a few days, then had a bad day to finish, and I remember a one-dayer in 2003 where I had one of my best games in England colours.
"Now we are hopeful of putting in a good performance to edge it over to more good games here than bad ones.
"It's a great ground, steeped in history, and somewhere we love playing. It's changed since I first played here, but the stuff they've done to the ground is fantastic. The atmosphere is great and people love their cricket in Adelaide."
Anderson is expected to play on Thursday and will be hoping for more success with the pink ball, having taken 14 wickets at an average of 19.3.
"I had success with [the pink ball] last time here but, obviously, it is quite temperamental," he added.
"It's not a given that it's going to swing around corners, or seam, or anything like that. We know it's generally a good pitch here, and if the sun's out, then it won't do a great deal.
"It doesn't necessarily do nothing during the day, but it might not do as much. Especially for a new-ball bowler, you got to try and see if it's swinging.
"If not, then maybe you go slightly more defensive. If it is swinging, you can attack a little bit more.
"It's just the same in that respect as any other Test match, to be honest. It's something that we'll try and read as we go along."
