England, after winning the first game, will be aiming to achieve an unassailable lead against the Windies in the three-match series, while the West Indies will look forward to staging a comeback.
Following his retirement from international cricket after the first Test at Lord's against West Indies, former right-arm seamer James Anderson has joined the England side as the bowling mentor for the remaining two matches of the Test series.
England all-rounder Chris Woakes is looking to draw inspiration from retired legends Stuart Broad and James Anderson who evolved as bowlers as they got older.
Former cricketers Stuart Broad and Ian Bishop, who witnessed James Anderson's last dance with the red ball for England at the Lord's, lavished praise on the ageless seamer for the legacy that he left behind after playing his final game in the international circuit.
World Cup-winning cricketer Vivian Richards was spotted at the Lord's Stadium on Thursday during the second day of the first Test between England and the West Indies.
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder stated that the Caribbean side's win against Australia in January rekindled his desire to feature in the Test format.
Ahead of his farewell international match starting Wednesday, England right-arm seamer James Anderson has said that he will be focusing on his game against West Indies at the Lords
England men's managing director, Rob Key, opened up about the omission of Jonny Bairstow from the squad and the inclusion of young wicketkeeper batter Jamie Smith in their squad for the Test series against West Indies.
England men's managing director, Rob Key, confirmed that the ageless pacer James Anderson will continue to be a part of their set-up by taking up the mentor role.
England captain Jos Buttler had special praise in store for their unsung hero, Adil Rashid, following their imposing 8-wicket win over the co-hosts, the West Indies, in the Super 8 of the ongoing T20 World Cup.