Everyone loves that classic Kaiser Chiefs song 'Ruby' so don't be surprised to hear the Barmy Army giving it their own rendition in Perth should England triumph.
Little Ruby Anderson might have a tale or two to tell her friends when she grows old enough to take those first steps into the big world that is also known as the Kindergarten.Should her father James fail to inspire England to victory here in Perth then question marks over the decision to allow him to return home from Australia will surface almost instantly.
If not, then she'll be able to negotiate over the Doll's House with the famous line, 'But my Dad won the Ashes'. Not bad I guess, although I always used to claim that my Dad was a pirate...incorrectly of course.
Anderson flew home from Adelaide last Tuesday and returned to Perth at 5pm local time following a mammoth journey across the globe to take in the birth of his second child. The precedent for this kind of thing was set long ago with Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Andrew Strauss and Michael Vaughan all having travelled home from tour to be with their partners during such an emotional and momentous occasion.
Yet, with Stuart Broad having been ruled out of the tour, there is even more pressure on Anderson to produce something special on a ground where England have not triumphed since 1978.To have kept him against his will would have been counter-productive, especially as he would not have featured against Victoria at the MCG.
So, as long as Anderson performs to his maximum, the ECB will be vindicated in their decision to allow him to return home.
With eight wickets to his name in the series already, Anderson has silenced the doubters who claimed he would be unable to adapt to the infamous Australian conditions. His opening spell at the Gabba was simply exhilarating and although he failed to reap the rewards which his effort deserved, he showed enough to suggest that he will be a force to be reckoned with.
And despite spending the best part of two days in the air, Anderson says he is in ideal shape to lead England to an Ashes defining victory at the WACA.
"I don't see why I won't be at my best," said Anderson.
" I didn't get into a sleep routine in England or acclimatise to English conditions. I tried to stay on Australian time and I think I've done that well.
"I had a good night's sleep last night, I've got two days' preparation before the third Test and I don't see why they won't go well.
"I feel fresh and probably happy for the rest from bowling after a tough first two Tests."
Watching him in the nets today, there certainly doesn't appear to have be any fatigue in his body. There was no sign of him taking it easy either, this was Anderson going at full pelt and looking every inch a man in form.
Anderson's ability to bowl into the the infamous 'Fremantle Doctor' breeze could also give England an extra edge to their attack. The Lancashire seamer is one of the world's best swing bowlers and if he can utilise the afternoon breeze then he may yet have some success here.
Win here and it's all over - that's incentive enough for anyone.
By James Masters
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