James Anderson has taken 117 wickets in 35 Test matches for England

Lancashire coach Peter Moores says he is optimistic that James Anderson will be released by England to play against Sussex next week.

Moores told BBC Radio Manchester: "With Test matches coming up, I would think the England camp will want him to play the longer format game."

The bowler would be a welcome addition as Glen Chapple has hamstring problems.

Lancs face Glamorgan in the Friends Provident Trophy on Sunday before their County Championship opener on Tuesday.

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