England coach Peter Moores wants his players to carry forward the winning momentum sustained during the series win in New Zealand into the home series against the same opponent in the return Test series, which kicks-off at Lord's on Thursday.

Seamer Ryan Sidebottom was named England's Player of the Year on Monday for his stupendous achievements in the recent past.

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has announced that he will be fit to play the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday.

Former England captain Mike Atherton has snubbed the selection of Swalec Stadium in Wales as a venue for next summer’s Ashes series, saying it is too small.

England have named an unchanged squad, but have added fast bowler Matthew Hoggard, to the 12-member team chosen for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s from Thursday.

Lions skipper Rob Key has warned England not to take it easy against New Zealand in the upcoming three Test match series, beginning at Lord’s from Thursday.

England batsman Paul Collingwood might have scored just 32 runs in five innings in all forms of cricket in the new season so far, but the Durham all-rounder is looking forward to batting in the nets to prepare for the Test series against New Zealand.

Andrew Flintoff's county skipper Stuart Law believes that his Lancashire mate is ready to face New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on May 15.

Former England coach David Lloyd has affirmed that New Zealand will be handed a 3-0 whitewash in the forthcoming Test series from May 15.

As England selectors sit down on Sunday to name the squad for the opening Test against New Zealand, they would be worried by all-rounder Paul Collingwood's form and fitness.