JAMES Anderson took advantage of favourable conditions at Edgbaston as England bowled Australia out for 136 before tea on day one of the third Investec Test.

Anderson produced an exemplary spell to take four wickets for seven runs after lunch and earn figures of six for 47 in Australia's first innings.

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Here, we look at a selection of the Twitter reaction to Anderson's devastating bowling:

"Aussies all out 136. Anderson 6/47 brilliant bowling. dust appearing when groundsman sweeping pitch #MaximiseNewBall" - Former Australia batsman Damien Fleming is impressed.

"See Jimmy Anderson got 6 fer ... Seems he still got it .. Was doubted on here after Lords .. #expertsuomi" - Pundit and former England coach David Lloyd thinks the Lancashire bowler has answered his critics.

"I love Jimmy Anderson. What a spell of bowling!!! #Wizard #Ashes" - BBC presenter Dan Walker seems to have a soft spot for the England paceman.

"Jimmy Anderson's a different bowler here today. When conditions suit he's as good as it gets" - Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath pays the Englishman a compliment.

"BOOOM! 7-down. Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy Anderson. No better bowler in these conditions, possibly ever" - TV presenter Piers Morgan was excited before the Australia innings even ended.

"What's the odds on Australia batting again tonight & having a lead ???" - Shane Warne tried to stay optimistic.