PACE ace James Anderson will spend Christmas in Burnley before returning to Australia to meet up with England's Test squad.
The 20-year-old flew back from Perth at the weekend to attend a service for his grandmother, who died in November, and celebrate Christmas Day with his family before flying back.
The fast bowler has received rave reviews from commentators and former cricketers since making his debut in England's one-day match against Australia, claiming the wicket of Adam Gilchrist
Against Sri Lanka, he helped England to their first win of the tour by snatching the wicket of Sanath Jayasuriya.
He followed that performance by removing Sri Lanka's Dilhara Fernando in the next one-day international.
Anderson could be involved in the New Year Test in Sydney as England look to salavage some pride following emphatic defeats by the Aussies.
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