England v New Zealand: Brendon McCullum’s positivity pleasing, says James Anderson

James Anderson took six wickets in the first Test against New Zealand, taking his career tally to 646

Venue: Trent Bridge Dates: 10-14 June

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New head coach Brendon McCullum helped inspire England’s first-Test victory over New Zealand with his positivity, says James Anderson.

England faced defeat when New Zealand closed day two with a 227-run lead.

“We could have been ‘oh they’ve got a big partnership going, two guys nearing a hundred’ and you could feel down about it,” said Anderson.

“But when the coach sends you home by saying he’s excited, you go to bed in a completely different mindset.”

Anderson, speaking to the BBC’s Tailenders podcast, says McCullum pointed to the quality of England’s bowling attack on the second evening of the game, when…

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